Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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Graduate Diploma In Early Childhood Education

MQA/JPA Accreditation | 2 to 2.5 Years (6 to 7 Semester)

The programme is designed for practicing early childhood educators and childcare providers who want to expand their academic knowledge and enhance their professional skills.

The programme is specially tailored for educators and childcare providers who intend to acquire a recognised qualification without the need to relocate their work place and as well as family.

Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge of child development in planning supportive and challenging learning environments for children.
Plan and implement Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) for young children, with sensitivity to individual needs.
Explain organisational regulations, policies, ethical guidelines, and standards associated with the provision of early childhood education services.
Value that teaching young children is a science, an art and a craft

Enrty Requirements :

For Malaysian and International Students
Regular Entry :

STPM / ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications with at least Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in two (2) subjects; OR
Other recognised equivalent qualifications; AND
2 years of work experience; OR
A Graduate Certificate in the relevant field.

For Malaysian Students Only
Flexible Entry :
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Entry Requirements:

Minimum 21 years of age.
Possess relevant working experience.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS; OR
Minimum score of 500 for TOEFL; OR its equivalent.

Financial Iincentives & AIDS

For Malaysian and International students:

Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme

For Malaysian students only:

10% discount is offered to students who pay in full their annual tuition fee in one payment
50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 55 years of age & above
75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
EPF withdrawal assistance

Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge of child development in planning supportive and challenging learning environments for children.
Plan and implement Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) for young children, with sensitivity to individual needs.
Explain organisational regulations, policies, ethical guidelines, and standards associated with the provision of early childhood education services.
Value that teaching young children is a science, an art and a craft.

Programme Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

1. Leadership & Management of Early Childhood Centres
2. Growth and Development of Children
3. Curriculum & Teaching Strategies
4. Child Psychology
5. Language & Literacy in Young Children
6. Technology & Children
7. Children’s Health, Nutrition & Safety
8. Children with Special Needs
9. Creative Arts, Music & Movement
10. Observations and Assessment in Early Years
11. Home-School Partnership & Management of
Children Development Centre
12. Humanities for Young Children
13. Socio-Emotional Development & Guiding Young Children
14. Science for Young Children
15. Children Learning Mathematics
16. Practicum

GENERAL SUBJECTS

(Malaysian Students only)

1. Academic Writing
2. Comparative Ethics
3. Social Responsibility Project
4. Ethnic Relations
5. Islamic & Asian Civilisat

(International Students in Malaysia only)

1. Academic Writing
2. Comparative Ethics
3. Social Responsibility Project
4. Malaysian Studies
5. Malay Language & Communication II
* Courses offered are subject to change without prior notice