Program Overview

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Degree in Early Childhood Education

The Degree in Early Childhood Education qualifies students for the profession of Teacher in Early Childhood Education. This degree is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to work in different contexts, adapting to social, cultural, scientific, technological, and educational changes.

Objectives

The fundamental objective of the degree is to train teachers in Early Childhood Education capable of operating in different contexts. The general objectives of the degree include:

• Knowing how to approach learning situations in early childhood from a globalizing and integrating perspective.
• Creating learning environments that favor empathy, social behavior, autonomy, and multicultural coexistence.
• Designing, applying, and evaluating didactic actions aimed at the development of physical, cognitive, socio-affective, motor, and linguistic abilities.
• Acquiring strategies to guide families in matters related to the development and education of students.
• Detecting possible difficulties that students may present and developing teaching strategies and curricular adaptations.

Competences

The skills acquired throughout the Degree in Early Childhood Education are divided into two blocks: general competences and specific competences. General competences include:

• Acquiring and understanding the necessary knowledge of the different areas of study.
• Knowing how to apply this knowledge to work in a professional manner, demonstrating mastery of skills through the development and defense of arguments and solving problems in said areas of study, among others. Specific competences include the ability to effectively approach learning situations in early childhood, create learning environments, and design didactic actions, among others. The degree also includes competences related to the use of new technologies, promotion of healthy habits, and understanding of the operation of early childhood education schools, among others. The degree's own income profile reflects a person who shows a great vocation for service to society and the community, especially to families, as the main agent of primary socialization during these first years. Taking into account that it is a regulated and empowering profession, aspiring teachers must show a special interest in education in general. The recommended income profile includes a person who feels intellectual curiosity for the acquisition of new knowledge, shows vocation for pedagogy and education in general, recognizes the importance of education in values from the early educational stages, promotes a culture of effort to achieve professional competence, develops sensitivity towards the relative issues of families and students that affect the educational process, shows interest and involvement in carrying out the socio-family educational intervention to improve the learning process of students, is competent in different languages, especially in English, to be able to communicate easily and favor this cultural approach from education, and promotes respect for human rights and equality, in favor of the integration and dignity of people from the educational system. In addition, they must show good oral and written expression and comprehension, have social skills, attend to the diversity of classrooms, etc., and, ultimately, they must promote the personal, social, and educational development of minors up to 6 years of age. Regarding accessibility, from the Rey Juan Carlos University, this matter is a fundamental objective. And access to studies for any student is essential, but for those who have a disability, it acquires even "">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"">"'>greater significance, since they need complementary guarantees to different degrees, to live with full rights or participate on an equal footing with the rest of the citizens. In accordance with article 51 of Royal Decree 1892/2008, of November 14, which regulates the conditions for access to official university education, the Rey Juan Carlos University will reserve 5% of the available places in all their qualifications, whether they are undergraduate or official postgraduate, and, where appropriate, in specific doctoral programs, both in the June and September calls. In the event that these places are not covered, they will be occupied by the rest of the students. The degree is structured into different modules, including basic formation, compulsory, optional, academic recognition of credits, external internships, and final degree project. The total number of credits for the degree is 240, with a duration of four years. The degree includes a range of subjects, including those related to the development of language, cognitive and social development, and the use of new technologies. The degree also includes external internships, which provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting. The external internships are coordinated by the URJC each year, according to the order published by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. Students also have the opportunity to apply for internships in schools in other autonomous communities or abroad. The degree has a range of career opportunities, including working in schools, publishing companies, and educational institutions. Graduates will be qualified to work as teachers in early childhood education, as well as in other related professions. The degree is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to work in different contexts, adapting to social, cultural, scientific, technological, and educational changes. The degree has a range of admission requirements, including passing the university entrance exams and meeting the specific requirements for the degree. The degree also has a range of tuition fees, which vary depending on the student's status and the number of credits they are studying. The degree is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and is recognized by the European Higher Education Area. The degree has a range of quality assurance mechanisms, including internal and external evaluations, to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality. The degree also has a range of support services for students, including academic tutoring, mentoring, and career guidance. Overall, the Degree in Early Childhood Education at the Rey Juan Carlos University is a comprehensive and rigorous program that provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to work as teachers in early childhood education. The degree has a range of career opportunities, admission requirements, tuition fees, and quality assurance mechanisms, making it an attractive option for students who want to pursue a career in this field. ### Minimum Stay Requirements The permanence of students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector. In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS. Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year. Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same. ### Minimum Number of ECTS Credits by Type of Enrollment and Course - Full-time students:
  • 1st Course: 48 ECTS - 60 ECTS
  • Other courses: 48 ECTS - 78 ECTS
• Part-time students:
  • 1st Course: 24 ECTS - 47 ECTS
  • Other courses: 24 ECTS - 47 ECTS

Access and Registration Access to the official teachings of the Degree will require being in possession of the bachelor's degree or equivalent and passing the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities, modified by Law 4/2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations. The number of places offered for new admission is:

• Fuenlabrada Campus: 140 places (including transfer admission places)
• Mostoles Campus: 70 places (including transfer admission places)

Double Degrees

• Fuenlabrada Campus: Early Childhood Education Primary Education: 15 places

Validation with FP Qualifications

• Professional Training Degrees:
  • Superior Technician in Infant Education

Training Itinerary

The Degree in Early Childhood Education has a range of training itineraries, including access to all university teaching guides.

Material Resources

The University has a range of material resources, including libraries, computer rooms, and sports facilities.

External Internships

The External Internship subjects of the Degree in Early Childhood Education are coordinated from the URJC each year according to the Order that the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports publishes each year.

Academic Recognition of Credits

The University has a range of regulations for academic recognition of credits, including the possibility of recognizing credits from previous studies or work experience.

Mobility Programs

The University has a range of mobility programs, including the Erasmus program, which allows students to study abroad for a semester or a year.

Student Support Programs

The University has a range of student support programs, including academic tutoring, mentoring, and career guidance.

Quality Guarantee

The University has a range of quality guarantee mechanisms, including internal and external evaluations, to ensure that the Degree meets the highest standards of quality.

Internal Quality Assurance System

The University has an internal quality assurance system, which includes a range of mechanisms for evaluating and improving the quality of the Degree.

Composition of the Commission

The Quality Assurance Commission of the Degree is composed of a range of stakeholders, including academics, students, and employers.

Results Report

The University publishes an annual results report, which includes data on the performance of students, graduate employment rates, and student satisfaction.

General Information Collection Plan

The University has a general information collection plan, which includes a range of surveys and evaluations to gather data on the performance of the Degree.

Improvement Actions

The University has a range of improvement actions, which are designed to address any weaknesses or areas for improvement identified in the results report or through other evaluation mechanisms.

Renewal of Accreditation

The Degree is subject to renewal of accreditation, which involves a range of evaluation mechanisms to ensure that it continues to meet the highest standards of quality.

History

The Degree in Early Childhood Education has a range of history, including the development of the study plan, the implementation of the degree, and the evaluation of its performance.

Tracking

The University has a range of tracking mechanisms, which are designed to monitor the performance of graduates and identify any areas for improvement in the Degree.

Special

The University has a range of special mechanisms, including the final special monitoring report, which is designed to evaluate the performance of the Degree and identify any areas for improvement.

Degree Study

The Degree in Early Childhood Education is a comprehensive and rigorous program that provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competences to work as teachers in early childhood education.

Double Grade

The University offers a range of double grades, including the Double Grade in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education.

Speak English

The University offers a range of programs in English, including the Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Online/Blended

The University offers a range of online and blended programs, including the Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Studies in Extinction

The University has a range of studies in extinction, including some programs that are no longer offered.

Library

The University has a range of libraries, including the library at the Fuenlabrada Campus and the library at the Mostoles Campus.

URJC Online

The University has a range of online resources, including the URJC Online platform, which provides access to a range of academic and administrative services.

TV URJC

The University has a range of media resources, including TV URJC, which provides a range of academic and cultural programs.

Transparency Portal

The University has a range of transparency mechanisms, including the Transparency Portal, which provides access to a range of information about the University's governance and management.

University Clinic

The University has a range of health services, including the University Clinic, which provides medical and health services to students and staff.

Public Employment

The University has a range of public employment mechanisms, including the Public Employment platform, which provides access to a range of job opportunities in the public sector.

Teaching Innovation

The University has a range of teaching innovation mechanisms, including the Teaching Innovation platform, which provides access to a range of resources and services to support teaching and learning.

Legal Notice

The University has a range of legal notices, including the Legal Notice, which provides information about the University's governance and management.

Privacy Policy

The University has a range of privacy policies, including the Privacy Policy, which provides information about the University's data protection mechanisms.

Cookies Policy

The University has a range of cookies policies, including the Cookies Policy, which provides information about the University's use of cookies.

Data Protection

The University has a range of data protection mechanisms, including the Data Protection platform, which provides access to a range of resources and services to support data protection.

Contractor Profile

The University has a range of contractor profiles, including the Contractor Profile, which provides information about the University's contractors and suppliers.

Electronic Office

The University has a range of electronic office mechanisms, including the Electronic Office platform, which provides access to a range of academic and administrative services.

Social Media

The University has a range of social media mechanisms, including the Social Media platform, which provides access to a range of social media services.

Contact

The University has a range of contact mechanisms, including the Contact platform, which provides access to a range of contact information and services.

Accessibility

The University has a range of accessibility mechanisms, including the Accessibility platform, which provides access to a range of resources and services to support accessibility.

Suggestions and Complaints Box

The University has a range of suggestions and complaints mechanisms, including the Suggestions and Complaints Box, which provides access to a range of services and resources to support suggestions and complaints.

Chancellor's Mailbox

The University has a range of chancellor's mailbox mechanisms, including the Chancellor's Mailbox, which provides access to a range of services and resources to support the chancellor's mailbox.

Work from Home

The University has a range of work from home mechanisms, including the Work from Home platform, which provides access to a range of resources and services to support work from home.

Internal Information Channel

The University has a range of internal information channels, including the Internal Information Channel, which provides access to a range of information and services to support internal communication.