Program graduates possess deep theoretical knowledge of child development and the factors influencing it. They demonstrate the ability to apply developmentally appropriate best practices to help children achieve the highest levels of holistic development. Graduates have the desire and passion to work with diverse young children and strive to include and support all children by establishing effective partnerships with families, colleagues, and the community. They are capable of organizing the learning environment, planning meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences, and monitoring, documenting, and assessing children's development and learning. Graduates show a strong commitment to professional and ethical principles, engage in reflective practices, and seek continuous professional growth.

General Competencies for Graduates

In addition to the previously mentioned specifications of a bachelor's degree graduate in Early Childhood Education, they will develop a number of general competencies that will increase their chances of success in working with young children, their families, and colleagues, and ensure the continuity of their professional development. The following are those competencies:

First: Communication

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education have the ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents. This competency includes the graduates' ability to listen well, speak clearly, choose the appropriate tone of voice, possess negotiation, persuasion, and dialogue skills, and be culturally and socially sensitive to the language used.

Second: Creativity

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education have the ability to apply creative ideas to facilitate children's learning. This requires them to have broad knowledge, extract multiple ideas from various sources, have curiosity, independence in judging situations, and enjoy flexibility and initiative by researching and trying new things.

Third: Patience and Endurance

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education exhibit patience and endurance in dealing with children with different developmental characteristics, learning styles, and diversity. This requires them to exert their best efforts to diversify teaching methods and wisely and calmly address children's issues, demonstrating a high level of emotional stability.

Fourth: Collaboration and Teamwork

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education have the ability to work collaboratively with their teaching colleagues, allowing for the exchange and development of ideas and finding effective methods to enhance children's development and learning. Graduates also have the ability to collaborate with parents and the local community to build strong partnerships that benefit the children.

Fifth: Reflection and Continuous Learning

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education possess the ability to reflect on their teaching methods and professional practices to enhance their self-awareness and develop professionally in a planned manner. This includes deep thinking and reflection on multiple ideas regarding the learning situation and self-assessment of their teaching practices. Graduates are also eager to stay informed about new developments in early childhood education and work diligently to develop themselves.

Sixth: Affection and Empathy

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education exhibit human qualities such as showing affection and care for children, working in a loving and supportive environment to develop positive relationships with children and their families. These qualities also include empathy with children, accepting them, gently approaching them, and having a sense of humor and showing joy in working with children.

Seventh: Keeping Up with Technological Advances

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education have the ability to use modern technology and digital media, keep up with the latest innovations, research, and technological advancements, and reflect them in their educational practices to improve the quality of early childhood education and learning.

Eighth: Leadership

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in early childhood education develop leadership skills that enable them to perform their roles effectively. These skills include data-driven planning, organization, situation analysis, time management, and the ability to deal with challenges and solve problems in a flexible and acceptable manner.