Diploma in Early Childhood Education

SPM/O-Level
Any equivalent qualifications (3 credits)

For International Students:

TOEFL 500
IELTS 5.0
Any equivalent English Language examinations

Year 1

Foundation of Early Childhood Care and Education
Child Development
Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities
Health, Safety and Nutrition
General Language Training
Physical Education in Early Childhood Care and Education
Academic English
Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Care and Education
Play and Learning
Creativity in Early Childhood Care and Education
An introduction to the Theory and Practice of the Montessori Method of Education

Year 2

Science & Technology for Young Children
Mathematics in Early Childhood care and Education
Planning and Organizing Early Childhood Care and Education Settings
Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches
Positive Child Guidance
Practicum 1
Social Studies in Early Childhood Care and Education
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Care and Education
Partnering with Families & Community
Management of Early Childhood Settings

Year 3

Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
Practicum 2

Matapelajaran Umum (MPU)

Pengajian Malaysia (Local Bahasa)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International-Bahasa)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Bahasa)
Presentation Skills (English)
Islamic Studies (Bahasa)
Moral Studies (English)
Pengurusan Ko-kurikulum

* By 2020, it is mandatory for all preschool practitioners in Malaysia to hold at least a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

As graduates, you may look forward to a fulfilling career in the following early childhood-related fields such as teaching, ownership or management of a childcare or nursery, pre-school management consultancy, employment within international schools.

MQA Registration No. (PA/A) : MQA/FA 2108
MOE Code : R/143/4/0034
MOE Validity Period : 13.08.17 – 12.08.22
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