Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak
(N/0112/4/0022)06/28 (MQA/PA16378)04/28
INTAKES : March, July, October
DURATION : Full- time 2 years, 6 months
PROGRAMME LEVEL : Diploma
INTRODUCTION PROGRAM :
Learn the core knowledge needed to dive into a career in Early Childhood Education(ECE). ECE promotes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the major aspects of a child’s physical and mental growth.
This programme is designed to produce graduates ready to enter any ECE work setting, fully prepared to provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for young earners. Students in this programme are able to practice their teaching skills with complete facilities on campus, including mock classrooms.
SUMMARISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
▶️ SPM – Minimum three credits in any subject.
▶️ STPM – Pass with minimum Grade C(GPA2.00) in any subject.
▶️ STAM – Minimum grade of Magbul.
▶️ Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) – Level 3 in Early Child Care / Preschool and pass SPM with a
minimum of one credit in any subject.
▶️ Certificate (Level 3, MQF) – Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a Certificate in any field.
▶️For International Students Only*
*TOEFL* score of 500 or IELTS score of 5.0 or its equivalent
CAREER IMPACT
Career Prospects
This programme is tailored ensure that graduates are qualified to join the workforce as:
• Pre-schoolteachers
• School teachers
• Education consultants
Career Organisation
• Preschool
• Primary school
• International and private schools
• Daycare centres
• Consultation centres
Key Courses
YEAR 1
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Development of Malaysian Preschool Curriculum
• Human Growth and Development
• Principles of Teaching and Learning in ECE
• Technology in Early Childhood Education
• Guiding Children (Observation and Assessment)
• Arts and Creativity in Early Childhood Education
• Classroom and Behavioural Management Spiritual and Moral values)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
• Learning Disabilities
YEAR 2
• Early Mathematics for Children
• Music Appreciation and Movement in ECE
• Leadership in ECE
• Management in Early Childhood Education
• Early Science for Children
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Early Childhood Policies and Services
• Language and Literacy in ECE
• The Child,Family and Community Relations in ECE
• Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
• Communication and Persuasion in Early Childhood Education
YEAR 3
• Practicum 1 (Nursery)
• Practicum 2 (Kindergarten)