Varhaiskasvatus, maisteri (2 v)
University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland
About the programme
Studies in the Master's Programme in Early Childhood Education prepare you to work in various pedagogical expert roles and as a day care centre director. During your master's studies, you will gain competence in leading and guiding an organisation's operational processes and pedagogy. You will also be prepared to work as an expert in the field of early childhood education, to evaluate and develop practices, and to take responsibility for developing the profession.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Jyväskylä (University)
- Location
- Jyväskylä
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Education & Teaching
About Education & Teaching
Teaching and learning: becoming a teacher, educator or education specialist.
Where it leads
Teacher · Special education teacher · Instructional designer · Education policy advisor
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Source: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0). As of October 10, 2026. The assignment to fields is ours. Check the details with the institution before you apply.
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