Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Duration:2 years

Intakes:Jan , June & Sept

Campus:UOW Malaysia KDU University College, Utropolis Glenmarie, Shah Alam

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Faculty of Social Science

Course Code:

About this course

In line with the Ministry of Education’s aims to scale up the structure of the early childhood education in successive waves, aligning the objective of universal preschool enrolment with an equal head start in education for all children, the Diploma in Early Childhood at UOW Malaysia KDU provides the platform to do so. We aim to provide professional and quality upgrading opportunities for existing preschool teachers and to students who understand the importance of helping to develop the young minds.

The program is about nurturing early childhood educators who are knowledgeable, ethical and professionally qualified in Early Childhood Education discipline in line with the industry requirements. It also teaches the students to solve early childhood education problems innovatively, creatively and ethically through a sustainable approach.

Total Course Fees

Please Contact UOW KDU for more information

There is currently a waiver package available. Please e-mail sn.choi@uowmkdu.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

  • Language and Literary in Early Childhood Education
  • Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
  • Science in Early Childhood Education
  • Planning and Development Early Childhood Education
  • ICT in Early Childhood Education
  • Principles of Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood Education
  • Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
  • Guidance in Early Childhood Education
  • Social Development in Early Childhood Education
  • Special Needs in Early Childhood Education
  • Assessment & Observation in Early Childhood Education
  • Playing as Early Childhood Education Pedagogy
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
  • Arts and Craft in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education, Philosophy, Theory and Policy
  • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
  • Practicum 1: Childcare Centre
  • Practicum 2: Preschool / Kindergarten
  • Spiritual and Moral Studies for Young Children
  • Educator in Early Childhood Education
  • Organizing Early Childhood Centre
  • Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Educators
  • Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian Students)
  • Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
  • Malaysia Culture and Life
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Co-Curricular Activities and Community

Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students

  • without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
  • without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programmes)

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • SPM / GCE O Levels :
    Min. 3 Credits in any subjectUEC :
    Min. 3 Credits (3Bs)

     

    GCE A Levels / STPM :
    Min. Grade C (GPA2.0) in any subject

     

    Others:
    A pass in SKM level 3 in Early Child Care/Preschool and pass SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject; A Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or its equivalent; A Certificate in any field or its equivalent

International Student Only

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The following documents are to be sent together with your application:

  • 1 copy of all relevant academic/examination results: High School results/College transcripts, etc

  • 1 copy of identity card – both front and back on 1 page

  • 2 passport-size photographs

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