Programme Overview
This programme is specifically designed for individuals who are passionate about being educators of young learners, equipped with professional knowledge, skills and innovative ideas to engage and inspire young minds. Our programme has distinct features to enhance your credentials as educators and prepare you with industry-aligned communication and analytic skills that are much required in this industry.
The programme provides opportunities for you to gain qualification that will be of practical value and relevance to your future undertakings. Each course has been designed to provide you with opportunities to develop a scholarly approach to early childhood education and the acquired expertise necessary for working with young learners.
Entry Requirements
STPM
A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any two subjects or its equivalent.
Matriculation
A pass in Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent.
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid.
Diploma
A Diploma in ECE or its equivalent; OR A Diploma in any field or its equivalent.
International
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.
Programme Courses
MPU Courses
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
- Hubungan Etnik
- Malaysian Studies
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
- Thinking Skills
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Community Engagement and Volunteering
- Professional Event Management
- Introduction to the Malaysian Constitution
University Courses
- Volunteerism and Service Learning
School Core Courses
- Philosophy, History and Policy of Education
- Research Methodology
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Sociology in Education
- Technology in Education
- Management and Leadership in Education
- Learner and Learning
- Pedagogy in Education
Program Core Courses
- Programme Development in Early Childhood Education
- Approaches in Early Childhood Education
- Growth and Development for Early Childhood
- Arts and Creativity Activities in Early Childhood Education
- Managing Child Behaviour
- Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
- Children’s Space Design
- Health, Safety and Nutrition Management in Early Childhood Education
- Learning Environment for Young Children
- Music for Young Children
- Children’s Toy and Play
- Intervention and Empowering Children with Special Needs
- Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Values, Manners and Good Practices in Early Childhood
- Management and Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
- Assessment and Observation in Early Childhood Education
- Mathematics and Numeracy in Early Childhood Education
- Science and Technology In Early Childhood Education
- Educator in Early Childhood Education
- Project paper in Early Childhood Education
Elective Courses
- Public Speaking 1
- Public Speaking 2
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Introduction To Psychology
- Cross Cultural Management
- Leadership, Innovation and Change
Professional Practice
- Teaching Practicum TADIKA
- Teaching Practicum TASKA
Career Opportunities
A preschool/kindergarten teacher, Early childhood educator, Head teacher, Centre administrator, Early childhood education Director, Early childhood curriculum developer, Course coordinator, Consultant associated with pre-schools and even for those who are planning to open a pre-school
