The Department of Early Childhood Education has 11 full-time faculty members with distinguished research records. Our key research areas include multilingual and multicultural education, early STEAM education, early arts education, and developmental science. We also address aspects such as infant and child care, early childhood special education, and early childhood education administration. Do you have passion for these areas, or want to build a career in one of these directions? Apply for our Master’s & Doctoral program and join us!

                                           

【Strong Research Capacity】

Our faculty members have received widespread recognition for their outstanding research achievements. They actively publish in prestigious international journals (e.g., SCI, SSCI) and leading domestic journals (e.g., TSSCI, THCI), present at major conferences, and lead research projects funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Ministry of Education. Additionally, they engage in close collaborations with industry partners, ensuring that research insights are applied in real-world educational and professional settings. The following statistics highlight our faculty’s research performance over the past three years:

Category/Year	2022	2023	2024
★ Journal Publications	13	18	22
SSCI/SCI/TSSCI/THCI	8	13	17
Scopus ESCI	1	1	1
Others	4	4	4
★ Conference Papers	43	39	29
★ Books / Book Chapters	1	2	1
★ Research Projects	16	19	18
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)	4	7	6
Ministry of Education	5	3	5
Others	7	9	7

For the expertise of each faculty member who accept international graduate students, please scroll down to the bottom of this page to check their websites.

【International Research Resources】

• We host Yin Shu-Tien Program endowed professors and Fulbright senior scholars, who teach courses and deliver lectures. Additionally, we regularly invite international scholars to give guest lectures and hold international seminars.
• Faculty and students actively participate in international conferences during summer and winter breaks, presenting research and exchanging ideas with international experts and scholars.
• Students can join the university's overseas exchange programs to study abroad at partner institutions.
• The proportion of English-taught courses in our master’s program has reached 35.5% on average over the past three years.
• Our department welcomes international students, offering an inclusive classroom experience where local and international students learn together.

【Labs and Specialized Classrooms】

  Our department is equipped with a variety of specialized classrooms and labs to support student learning and practical training, including:

• Infant and Child Development Lab
• Infant and Child Care Classroom
• STEAM Resource and Immersive Learning Classroom
• Early Childhood Arts Classroom
• Music and Multipurpose Classroom with Group Dynamics Facilities

【University’s Social Responsibility】

  Our department has a long-standing commitment to social responsibility through various initiatives:

• Leading the municipal project for establishing Childcare Resource Center and Parent-Child Center in the East District of Hsinchu City;
• Leading the municipal project for overseeing and managing the childcare centers in Hsinchu City and County;
• Participating in the "Professional Support Program for Early Childhood STEAM Curriculum";
• Providing support services for Indigenous Early Childhood Education programs.

  Through these projects, our faculty actively contribute to fulfilling the university's mission of social engagement.

【Additional Resources】

• Students may apply for admission to the doctoral program offered by the College of Education.
• Students may enroll in the Teacher Education Center’s Early Childhood Education Program to qualify for pursuing a teaching certificate.
• Students may also apply to take the ECEC Professional Competency Courses offered by the Department of Early Childhood Education, to qualify as educare givers.

【Apply for Admission】

   To apply for graduate programs at NTHU, please follow the steps below：

1. Visit the Office of Global Affairs (OGA), NTHU website: https://oga.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/412-1524-17831.php?Lang=en
   → Look for "Graduate Program Application Guidelines"
   → Use the search function to find the specific program by keyword.
2. Program Information & Links

• Master’s Degree

     Program: Department of Early Childhood Education

     Program details

     Contact with interested advisors

• Doctoral Degree

(1) Program: Ph.D. Program in Education Sciences, College of Education

     Program details

     Contact with interested advisors in Early Childhood Education and Child Development

(2) Program: International Intercollegiate Ph.D. Program (General Section)

     Program details

     Contact with interested advisors in Early Childhood Education and Child Development

【Application Requirements and Scholarships】 

         1. Proof of English Proficiency:CEFR B2 level or above. (TOEFL iBT 71, TOEIC 750, IELTS 5.5)

         2. Scholarships: https://oga.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/412-1524-18035.php?Lang=en

 【Master's Degree Requirement】

         1. Master’s Degree Conferment Regulations for International Students (Chinese version)

         2. Elective Courses Application Form for International Master Students (Chinese version)

          *Only applicable to students who enroll in the master’s program from the academic year of 114 (2025).

【Doctoral Degree Requirement】

         1. Ph.D. Program in Education Sciences,College of Education

         2. International Intercollegiate Ph.D. Program,NTHU

【Research Expertise and Website of Faculty Members】 

It is recommended to contact potential advisor(s) prior to the application. Interviews via phone or video call may be arranged when necessary.

Potential Advisor	Research expertise	Phone	E-mail	Website
Hsin, Ching-Ting /Professor & Chair	Early STEM Education Sociocultural Approaches to Literacies Culturally Sustaining Early Indigenous Languages and STEM Curricula Multicultural Education Qualitative Research Methods	03-5715131#73225	cthsin@mx.nthu.edu.tw	Lab： https://sites.google.com/view/hsinlab
Hsieh, Ming-Fang /Professor	Early Childhood Language and Literacy Education Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction Research on Children's Perspectives Qualitative Research	03-5715131#73224	mf.hsieh@mx.nthu.edu.tw	Webpage： https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262307.php?Lang=zh-tw
Tsao, Ya-Lun /Assistant Professor	Children's Games Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Teaching Early Therapy Preschool Special Education	03-5715131#73215	yltsao@mx.nthu.edu.tw	Webpage：https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262324.php?Lang=zh-tw
Chang, Wan-Chen /Assistant Professor	Early Childhood Literacy Development Kindergarten Curriculum and Teaching Reading Comprehension Research	03-5715131#73223	wc_chang@mx.nthu.edu.tw	Webpage： https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262325.php?Lang=zh-tw
Tsou, Yung-Ting /Assistant Professor	Emotional Development Social Participation and Peer Interaction Eye Tracking Sensing Technologies Instrument Validation Multilevel Modeling	03-5715131#73220	yt.tsou@mx.nthu.edu.tw	Webpage： www.yungtingtsou.com https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-272325.php?Lang=zh-tw