Diploma in Early Childhood Education

In this diploma programme, students are prepared to develop core knowledge of how a child grows, learns, and behaves. They will also learn various teaching approaches and strategies to effectively engage with children. In Malaysia, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education is the minimum requirement for those wishing to work in kindergartens.

Students in this programme will explore a broad range of topics, including child development, creative expression, children’s literature, programme planning, and more.

Year 1

• Child Development
• Infant and Toddler Care
• Foundation of Early Childhood Education
• Observing Young Children
• Assessing Young Children
• Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Programme Planning & Implementation for Children from Birth to Age 4
• Creative Expression through Art
• Creative Expressions through Music, Movement & Drama
• Teaching Mathematics to Young Children

Year 2

• Children’s Literature
• Practicum 1: Child Care Center (Birth - 4 Year-Old)
• Teaching English Language to Young Children
• Teaching Bahasa Melayu to Young Children
• Teaching Social Studies to Young Children
• Teaching Science to Young Children
• Programme Planning & Implementation for Children From Age 4 To 6
• Technology for Early Childhood Educators
• Early Learning Curriculum and Environment
• Guidance of Young Children

Year 3

• Partnership with Families and Communities
• Children with Special Needs
• Foundations of Professional Practice
• Early Childhood Administration
• Practicum 2: Preschool And Kindergarden (4-6 Year-Old)

MPU Subjects

• Philosophy and Current Issues / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi I *
• Effective Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A ** 
• Moral and Ethics
• Community Service Project

*For international students only

**Malaysian students who do not have a credit in their SPM Bahasa Melayu are compulsory to take this as component of U2, only once.