Childhood

Introduction
This department which is an important branch of the faculty of education was instituted concurrent with that of the college . It started its programs and plans to boost the urgent educational needs dictated by the nature of (2002) scholastic year . The department actively helps promote education and science at all levels

Vision
The Child education department in the faculty of education at Isra University aspires to be a pioneer on the local , regional and international levels in preparing academic and education specialized cadres who help develop the educational and qualitative services given to Children Such a thing contributes to community services .

Message
The Message of the department consists of three goals :
1- To prepare cadres of students who are professionally and educationally qualified to be teachers . It also prepares successful ,researchers, leaders, and administrators for graduate studies .
2- To prepare research projects, supervise them in order to contribute Scientific research in the kindergarten
3- To provide consultation and training services to government and national institutions , in addition to providing enlightenment and education programs which will make community members know how to deal with children at different stages .

Objectives
1- Securing information and necessary experiences which enable the students understand the nature of the child and his development at several stages and to prepare them for teaching and supervising nurseries and kindergartens in government and national institutions
2- Training students on modern methods of teaching in this field and providing them with modern practical training which acquaints the children to the necessary basic concepts of education and behavior
3- Contributing to students’ understanding of the nature of kindergarten curricula ,basics of child's activities, and new experiences .
4- Conducting research and studies in childhood area that contribute o the development and modernization of teaching .
5- Training female kindergarten teacher to raise her professionalism through training courses which help her to be aware of the new in the kindergarten field .

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution