Introduction of EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Major
1. Training Major: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
2. Program Code: 7140201
3. Degree Title: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
4. Program Duration (Designed): 4 years
5. Mode of Study: Full-time formal education
The undergraduate program in Early Childhood Education (code 7140201) is conducted over 4 years.
The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with practical training in lecture halls and pedagogical internships at preschools, taught by experienced lecturers, researchers, and experts in the field of early childhood education.
Graduates of this major will possess the following knowledge and skills:
Soft skills: Communication, presentation, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, emotional regulation, flexibility, and the ability to adapt quickly to workplace changes.
Professional knowledge and career skills: Solid practical and in-depth theoretical knowledge in early childhood education; foundational understanding of social sciences, politics, and law; critical thinking, analysis, synthesis skills, and professional practice capabilities.
Graduates will be capable of designing and organizing nurturing, care, and educational activities for children aged 0–6 years and developing early childhood education programs aimed at holistic child development. They will also have the ability to self-study, self-train, conduct educational research, and embody personal, professional, and social qualities that meet national preschool teacher standards in line with modern education reforms and global integration.
6. Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
With the ongoing international integration, Vietnam's early childhood education system is expanding in both scale and diversity. This opens up broad career prospects for graduates. According to university surveys, over 90% of Early Childhood Education graduates secure employment within 6 months of graduation.
Graduates can become preschool teachers in various types of schools: public, private, high-quality, or internationally affiliated institutions. As there is a current shortage of preschool teachers, graduates have excellent chances of securing high-income positions right after graduation.
Graduates can also work as specialists in educational management bodies such as Departments or Offices of Education and Training or as research officers in educational science institutes.
Those who complete the undergraduate program can pursue graduate studies in Early Childhood Education to become lecturers at pedagogical institutions that train preschool teachers.
7. Benefits of Choosing Early Childhood Education at HNMU
Students have the opportunity to pursue a second major in a related field (dual-degree program), earning two bachelor's degrees, which enhances future career development.
The curriculum is career-oriented and practice-based, aligning with the real needs of modern early childhood education. Students will have pedagogical internships at high-quality preschools—both public and private—where they can access advanced teaching methods from around the world and develop their professional competencies.
Classrooms and functional rooms are well-equipped and modern, meeting standards that allow full hands-on training for all program components.
Graduates may continue their studies at the Master’s or Doctoral level in Early Childhood Education.
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