Bachelor in Early Childhood and Education
Introduction
- The Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Honours) program, offered in collaboration with New Era University College, is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to nurture young minds during their critical developmental years.
- This program provides a strong foundation in child psychology, curriculum planning, and early childhood pedagogy, preparing graduates for meaningful careers in education.
- Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, students will be industry-ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education.
Programme Details
Reference Number: (N/0112/6/0040) (MQA/PA 18005)
Name of Qualification : Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
Type : Bachelor
MQF Level : Level 6
NEC Field (National Education Code): 0112 – Training for Pre-School Teachers
Equivalency For Public Services: Bachelor
Number of Credits: 122
Mode of Study: Full Time
Duration of study
Weeks: Long/6
Semester: 5
Duration: 3 years
Weeks: Short/9
Semester: 2
Duration: 3 years
Modules
- Creativity in Teaching Young Children
- Language and Literacy for Young Children
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Classroom and Behaviour Management
- Children Growth and Development
- Parental Education
- Educational Psychology
- Introduction to Infant and Child Care
- Professionalism in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Early Childhood Centre Administration
- Early Mathematics
- Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs
- Play in Early Childhood from Birth to Six Years
- Curriculum Design for Early Childhood
- Implementation of National Preschool Curriculum
- Observation and Assessment of Young Children
- Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Asuhan Permata
- Children Literature
- Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children
- Social Studies for Young Children
- Teaching Drama to Young Children
- Early Science
- School-Community Relationships
- Introduction to Curriculum
- Sociology of Education
- Visual Arts for Young Children
- Music and Movement for Young Children
- Teaching Chinese for Young Children
- Practicum (Nursery) & (Kindergarten)
- Programme Planning and Development in Early Child-hood
- ICT for Young Children
- Contemporary Issues and Trends in Early Childhood
- Design of Young Children’s Learning Environment
- Physical Education for Young Children
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in two subjects
- OR
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of jayyid
- OR
- A pass in Matriculation or Foundation
- OR
- A pass in Diploma (Level 4 Malaysian Quali cation Frame-work, MQF) in any field*
- OR
- Other equivalent qualications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
- English for International Student:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500
- OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0
- OR
- its equivalent.
Career Prospectors
- Early Childhood Educator
- Preschool or Kindergarden Teacher
- Child Care Center Director
- Education Program Coordinator
- Special Education Teacher
- Family Support Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Consultant
- Child Life Specialist
