Department of Early Childhood Education

• Location: West Campus, Social Welfare Building (W10), Room 511
• Phone Number : +82-42-629-6158
• Admissions Consultation : Professor Bomi Jung +82-42-629-6182

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Vision & Objectives

Program Overview

The Department of Early Childhood Education aims to train professional educators who understand the unique characteristics and developmental needs of children and can guide them toward holistic growth.

The curriculum emphasizes a balance of theoretical foundations and hands-on practice to nurture early childhood education specialists.
Graduates are eligible to obtain the following national certifications without examination:

• Level 2 Kindergarten Teacher Certificate
• Level 2 Childcare Teacher Certificate

With over 30 years of history and more than 3,600 graduates, the program boasts a high employment rate in roles such as public kindergarten teachers, principals of kindergartens and daycare centers, and professional childcare teachers.

Career Paths After Graduation

• Kindergarten Teacher (Public elementary school-affiliated, private kindergartens)
• Childcare Teacher (National/public daycare centers, corporate/institutional childcare facilities, private daycare centers)
• Principal or Director (Kindergartens, daycare centers, education academies)
• Instructor at educational academies or cultural centers
• Employment in early childhood-related companies
• Academic Advancement via transfer to 4-year universities

Certifications

National Certifications

• Level 2 Kindergarten Teacher
• Level 2 Childcare Teacher

Optional Certifications

• Paper Art Instructor
• Storytelling Instructor
• Early Childhood Physical Education Instructor
• Traditional Korean Music for Children Instructor
• Montessori Education Instructor