The Faculty of Educational Sciences arranges the following non-degree programmes for teacher qualifications:
Pedagogical Studies for Subject Teachers, 60 credits (in Finnish, Swedish, and English)
Language-Supported Basic Studies in Early Childhood Education are designed for immigrants interested in the field of early childhood education. The studies include courses in early childhood education, Finnish language studies, and counseling. The program is implemented as part of the collaborative project "Language-Supported Competence Paths for Immigrants," carried out by the University of Helsinki, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, and Aalto University. The studies are co-funded by the European Union.
The studies and detailed information about them are available only in Finnish. If you have any questions about the studies, you can contact: kivape@helsinki.fi.
The studies are intended for people who have completed a teacher's degree outside Finland and who have received a decision on the recognition of their degree from the Finnish National Agency for Education.