Department of Preschool Education
The Department of Preschool Education was established within the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences (USWR) in 1992. The department is active in teaching theoretical and clinical subjects and also intensely research-active. Therefore, the academics and students are engaged in a variety of research activities. Numerous students are currently studying in our department. All staff is committed to exemplary professional behavior, collaboration and support.
The department welcomes national and also international students at undergraduate and also postgraduate level.
What is Preschool Education?
A preschool specialist can work as a preschool child teacher, or an expert in developing learning materials. She or he can even become a preschool health specialist, a preschool media expert and a preschool specialist researcher.
Aims
The main aim of our department is to educate and train experts to work as a preschool teacher. Developing skills in preparing learning materials for preschool centers is another responsibility for the department. Our department is enthusiastic about supporting students who are eager to be successful preschool professionals by providing high quality learning and developing skills.
Teaching
The Department of Preschool Education emphasizes close contact between staff and students. Our undergraduate program offers 2 different areas of specialty, namely, preschool education for normal children and preschool education for children with special needs in the B.Sc and M.Sc.
Research
Research is the foundation for teaching and clinical practice in the Preschool Department. Our department has a nationally recognized research program in different areas such as ensuring the highest quality of education in our preschool centers, examining the relationship between preschool education and children's educational achievements in elementary school etc.
Services We Offer
As one of the oldest educational departments in USWR with world class academics and professional staff, we are proud to offer the Bachelor and Master of Preschool Education as a four-year full time course which provides a wide range of knowledge and skills to make graduates ready to work in metropolitan and rural areas as preschool professionals.