EDUCARE the Swedish Preschool Model

Requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor\'s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) within behavioral science, social work, educational sciences, or related field including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or equivalent work that demostrates that the applicant has conducted systematic research and formally written about this research (e.g. participation in work based research; participation in research methods courses). Proof of English proficiency is required.

While prior work experience in supervised early childhood education (e.g. preschool, kindergarten, daycare, elementary school) is not a requirement, applicants with this kind of experience are preferred.

The following supporting documents are required for all Master\'s applications:

• Bachelor Diploma (certified copy)*. You must have successfully completed a bachelor degree at a recognized university. Note: If you have not yet received the diploma, but are in your final semester (you may submit a letter from your university, indicating that it is expected you will graduate in the Spring/Summer, before the start of the J\xc3\xb6nk\xc3\xb6ping University programme. The document must be issued through and certified by a representative of the Academic Registrar\'s Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent.
• Transcripts (certified copy or sent directly from your university depending on which country your degree is from) *
• Proof of English proficiency
• A copy of your passport (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens may submit a copy of a valid identity card which clearly states citizenship in place of apassport copy).
• Letter of Motivation- Motivation letter should be no longer than 1000 words. Work experience that relates to programme considered an asset.
• Web-based interview may be conducted as part of the admissions process.
• We do not require a GMAT, GRE or CFA, but a good score may strengthen your application to some Master\xc2\x92s programmes at J\xc3\xb6nk\xc3\xb6ping International Business School. You will find more information in the "Facts" section of each specific Master programme page. You are welcome to send a certified copy of your test result with your application.
• Specific prerequisites for each programme- Please check to make sure you meet the specific requirements for each programme (listed in the "Facts" section on each programme page).

* All copies must be officially certified as true copies, which means they should be stamped and signed by the issuing school or a notary public in the original language and in an officially certified translation in English (or Swedish), if the documents are issued in another language.