Early childhood education
Early Childhood Education focuses on birth to 8 years. Deakin offers a variety of programs in this area at both Bachelor and Master levels. With flexible study modes, the courses can be completed over 4 years, or can be fast-tracked by studying under Deakin's three trimester system, enabling completion in 9 trimesters.
| Undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees | |||
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| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Postgraduate degrees | |||
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| Doctor of Philosophy | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Education | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Teaching | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
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Early Childhood Education teaches students to apply an understanding of child development, curriculum theories and pedagogies in designing and implementing child-centred, play-based and developmentally appropriate programs in childcare, preschool and primary school contexts. Students also learn to identify and respond positively to contemporary issues and the changing work context within early childhood and primary education.
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Deakin's Education staff have many years of combined industry experience, and are leaders in their research fields.
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This course has been adapted to meet new national and international standards in early childhood education, and includes a primary teaching component, allowing students to teach children up to 8 years of age. Our courses meet the requirements of the relevant accrediting authorities for working in early childhood and primary school settings.