Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Train the next generation with practical, theoretical teaching and study modules related to early childhood education, such as psychology, teaching methods and innovative methodologies. Specialise with a minor in ICT and Teaching Innovation to apply educational technologies in the classroom.
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Early Childhood Education Modules
The UTAMED Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, with a specialisation in ICT and Teaching Innovation, offers comprehensive training for those who wish to become early childhood teachers. Over the course of four academic years, divided into two semesters per year, three modules are taught in early childhood education, focusing on the cognitive, emotional and social development of children, as well as innovative teaching methodologies.
The curriculum combines theoretical and practical training, with core modules, compulsory modules, optional modules, external work experience in educational centres and a final degree project. Furthermore, the use of ICT in the classroom enables students to prepare for the current challenges of the educational environment by incorporating digital tools into the teaching-learning process.
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Fourth year
Recognition of credits for professional experience
At UTAMED, we value your professional experience and facilitate the recognition of knowledge acquired outside the academic setting. That is why you will be able to:
- Apply for the recognition of work placements if you have professional experience in state-funded educational institutions.
- Have subjects recognised if you have direct experience with children aged 0 to 6 in roles such as nursery assistant, early years teacher, leisure instructor, play centre professional or early years specialist.
Our academic team will review each application individually to assess which recognition applies based on your profile.
Structure of the Study Plan for Early Childhood Education Modules
The curriculum for the modules in the early childhood education degree programme is organised into different modules to provide comprehensive training worth 240 ECTS credits, including core, optional and specialisation modules divided into:
| Typology | ECTS |
| Basic training credits | 112 |
| Compulsory Credits | 54 |
| Elective credits | 24 |
| External academic work experience credits | 44 |
| Final Degree Project Credits | 6 |
| Total | 240 |
Early Childhood Education Modules: Work Placements
The Early Childhood Education Degree includes compulsory external work placements at educational centres throughout the country, thanks to partnerships with numerous institutions. These practical placements, worth 44 ECTS credits, are carried out consecutively and in person during the last 3 years of the programme. They constitute one of the most important modules in the early childhood education degree programme, as they allow students to immerse themselves in a real teaching environment.
Through this experience, you will be able to apply your knowledge in the classroom, acquire teaching and methodological skills and strengthen your development as a future teacher. If you are interested in doing a placement at a specific institution, you can also suggest it, and our team will assess the feasibility of arranging a placement. Throughout the process, you will have the support and guidance of UTAMED to find the centre that best suits your profile and professional goals.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to complete academic internships abroad thanks to an agreement signed with the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, in collaboration with the Regional Ministries of Education Abroad. This agreement allows students enrolled in this degree programme to complete their internships at Spanish educational institutions located outside Spain, thus enriching their training with international experience in diverse educational contexts.
Early Childhood Education Modules: Final Degree Project
The FP is an opportunity for students to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the degree in a research or educational intervention project. This project, worth 6 ECTS credits, allows students to delve deeper into key modules covered in the early childhood education degree programme.
Specialisation in ICT and Teaching Innovation
The specialisation in ICT and Teaching Innovation allows students to specialise in the use of technology in the classroom. The early childhood education modules within this specialisation cover digital tools, virtual learning environments and innovative methodologies that enhance teaching in the early stages of education. Obtaining a specialisation in ICT and Teaching Innovation is entirely optional, but recommended to complete your degree. To do so, you must take the following modules:
| Module | ECTS | Type | Course | Semester |
| Design of Interactive Digital Materials for Children | 6 | ELEC | 3rd | 5 |
| Digital Narratives and Multimodal Literacy in Children | 6 | ELEC | 3rd | 5 |
| Collaborative Projects and Maker Culture Supported by ICT in Early Childhood Education | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |
| Critical Digital Education and Technological Well-being in Early Childhood | 6 | ELEC | 4th | 7 |