Train as a specialist in Early Childhood Intervention and design personalized interventions for child development in various contexts

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Design and implement interventions for prevention and rehabilitation in Early Childhood Intervention, tailored to each child and their environment.

You will acquire up-to-date knowledge about child development to identify and address potential disorders.

What it prepares you for

You will become a great professional by understanding the regulatory and organizational frameworks related to Early Childhood Intervention at both national and international levels. You will also be able to design interventions for prevention or rehabilitation, tailored to different contexts (familial, school, etc.) and taking into account the unique characteristics of each child.

Therefore, this responds to a social demand for professionals who carry out their work by understanding and analyzing specialized documentation on the latest advances in prevention and intervention in the field of early childhood intervention.

For this purpose:

  • You will learn to distinguish and categorize the different intervention models in early childhood care, as well as the various developmental disorders.
  • You will handle various evaluation systems for addressing children with specific educational needs.
  • You will understand and plan preventive or rehabilitative interventions in different developmental contexts.
  • You will be trained to identify and select tools and strategies aimed at promoting the child’s autonomous development.
  • You will gain knowledge to apply scientific advances in neuroscience to early stimulation
  • You will incorporate the knowledge acquired in the Master’s program into the development of a project focused on the prevention and intervention of developmental disorders or issues

Who is the target audience?

It is aimed at graduates in:

PRIMARY EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SOCIAL SOCIAL EDUCAITON
PEDAGOGY
PSYCHOLOGY

Other admission requirements

In the event that the demand exceeds the offer, the Postgraduate Commission will consider the following criteria to select the most suitable candidates:

  • Professional experience (years of professional experience in teaching and responsibilities held) 35%
  • Letters of recommendation from professors and/or professionals supporting the application 15%
  • Higher Degree (if the candidate has completed one of the preferred studies most related to philology, language teaching, and educational sciences) and academic transcript 35%
  • Application form (where the candidate must reflect their personal interest and the reasons for wanting to pursue the master’s degree in several sections).

En el caso de que el equipo de admisiones considerara oportuna su realización, se valorarán así mismo las entrevistas con la dirección del máster. 15%

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Intervention

This degree will be awarded by the Francisco de Vitoria University.
Credits

60 ECTS

To be distributed across three teaching periods: October, February, and May.
Schedule

Monday to Thursday
16:00 – 21:00 h

Some Fridays may be used for academic and/or practical sessions.
Duration

October – June
February – November
May – February

Minimum and maximum number of ECTS credits per type of enrollment and year

30- 41 ECTS

Full-time: 54- 60 ECTS
Modality

Presencial

Online*

For the online modality, please contact Magister.
Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation timeline

The curriculum presented by the Francisco de Vitoria University for the Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Intervention meets the requirements established in Royal Decree 1393/2007, which regulates the organization of official university education.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
1. Conocimientos avanzados de la Atención Temprana
Principles of Early Childhood Intervention and Intervention Models
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Neuroscience and Early Childhood Intervention
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Cognitive, Sensory, and Motor Development and Their Disorders
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
2. Intervención en Atención Temprana
Levels of Intervention in Early Childhood Intervention
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Evaluation for Detection and Diagnosis in Early Childhood Intervention
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Intervention Techniques for Cognitive Development
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Intervention for Sensory and Motor Development
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Intervention and Neuropsychology of Language
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
Intervention in Specific Learning Disabilities
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
Early Childhood Intervention and Education: Prevention and Intervention Programs in the Classroom
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
3. Orientación investigadora
Advanced Research Designs
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
4
Research Methods Applied to Early Childhood Intervention
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
4
4. Orientación profesionalizante
External Internships
CAR
SEM
CRD
OP
2 SEM
8
5. Trabajo Fin de Máster TFM
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
2 SEM
12

Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

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In which the student will integrate into the work teams of external institutions as a full professional to gain experience and the necessary skills for professional practice.

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Teaching Staff

Macarena Cortés Vázquez
Mª del Pilar Fernández Gallego
José Antonio Vázquez Valencia
Victor Marrahi-Gomez

Profesor Asociado

Natalia Pérez Aguado

Profesora Asociada

Manuel Romero

Postgraduate Price 24/25

Title of title

University Master’s Degree in Radio and Television Production and Direction

Monthly fee

566,67€

Reservation of a place

1.800€

Enrollment

3.400€

Scholarships and grants

Dirigido a titulados universitarios con un rendimiento académico sobresaliente.

Apoyando a los alumnos que deseen obtener una titulación

Contribuye a la igualdad de oportunidades

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We look forward to meeting you!

We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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