International Master's and Doctoral Degree

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

2021

2022

2023

★ Journal Publications

14

13

18

SSCI/SCI/TSSCI/THCI

9

8

13

Scopus ESCI

1

1

1

Others

4

4

4

★ Conference Papers

25

43

39

★ Books / Book Chapters

4

1

2

★ Research Projects

19

16

19

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)

7

4

7

Ministry of Education

6

5

3

Others

6

7

9

 For the expertise of each faculty member, please see each member’s website.

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】

Application Requirements and Procedures】 Office of Global Affairs (OGA) ,NTHU

         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. Regulations of Master Degrees Conferment 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. We co-advise doctoral students with the Department of Education and Learning Technology.

【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

/Associate 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

Webpagehttps://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