Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Duration:3 years

Intakes:Jan, Mar & Aug

Campus:MAHSA University (Main Campus)

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Centre for Education and Learning

Course Code:KPT/JPS (N/143/4/0168) (MQA/PA11902) 12/24

About this course

The field of early childhood education offers one the opportunity for a fulfilling and rewarding career. It is for a wide range of people who have an interest in children’s growth and well-being and the quality of care children receive. The ECE programme will prepare graduates who will be highly qualified early childhood professionals and practitioners, proficient in the field of early childhood education in line with the government’s aspiration of upgrading the early childhood profession. Graduates will have a strong foundation of educational philosophies and theory and will be competent in current pedagogical approaches and practical skills. They will have the ability to create a learning environment that facilitates learning and the total development of the child.

Total Course Fees

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For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.

Subject Listing

YEAR 1

Child Growth and Development

Early Childhood Guidance Behaviour

Curriculum Planning and Development of ECE

English For Academic Purposes (EAP)

Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

Early Childhood Curriculum in Malaysia (*KAP)

Administration and Management of ECE

Language, Communication and Literacy in ECE

Numeracy Skills and Early Mathematics in ECE

Early Science and Technology in ECE

Creative and Critical Thinking

Play in ECE

Management of Learning Environments and Resources

Social Studies and Diversity Education

Spiritual and Moral Aspects in ECE

Safety, Health and Nutrition in ECE

 

YEAR 2

Special Needs in ECE

Public Speaking

Observation and Assessment of Young Children

Time Management

Working in Partnership with Families

Working in Partnership with the Community

First Aid and Basic Life Support

Professional Development

Music and Movement in ECE

Educator of ECE

English For Academic Writing (EAW)

Co-curricular Project

 

YEAR 3

Practicum (Taska)

Internship (Tadika)

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  •  A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV) with a minimum of credits in 3 subjects

    OR

    ii. A pass in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum of a Grade B in 3 subjects

    OR

    iii. A pass in O-Levels with a minimum of a Grade C in 3 subjects

    OR

    v. A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with a minimum of a credit in 1 subject.

    OR

    vi. A pass in Level 3, MQF Certificate in a related field with a minimum of a Grade C with CGPA 2.00

    OR

    vii. A pass in (STPM) or equivalent with a minimum of a Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any subject

    OR

    viii. A Higher Certificate in STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul

    OR

    ix. Any other qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate or the Malaysian Government that can be benchmarked to a related field.

    English Language Proficiency of International Students: Candidates should have at least an IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 and MUET Band 3 as an exit requirement.

International Student Only

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