About the Programme
Diploma in Early Childhood Education at GIC focuses on children’s learning and development, preparing teachers and caregivers for all-rounded child education. This program is designed for early childhood professionals, including principals, administrators, teachers, and childminders, to enhance their knowledge and skills in child development, curriculum, arts, music, pedagogy, health, safety, and ECE center management.
Faculty
Faculty of Social Science
Study Option
Full Time Only
Study Programme
2 Years 8 Months + 4 Months Practical
Intake Month
March, April, Sept, Oct
Accreditation
1. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
2. MyQuest (Competitive)
Benefits Programme
Course Subject
Entry Requirement
Program Tenor
Career Pathway
Benefits Programme
- MQA – Accredited Program
- PTPTN – Loan Available
- Internship
Course Subject
Semester 1
- Teaching and Learning in Early
Childhood Settings - Social-Psychology of Child Studies
- ICT and Multimedia
- The Educators’ English language
- MQA/MPU1
Semester 2
- Language Arts in Early Childhood
Visual Arts Programme OR
Music Education - Programme
(Elective Major – Select 1) - MQA/MPU2
Semester 3
- Observation Study of Early Childhood Settings
- Health and Nutrition
- Mathematics and Science
in Early Childhood - Social Studies and Environment
in Early Childhood - Physical and Health Education
Semester 4
- English Language Across Early
Childhood Curriculum - The Developing Child
- The Developing Reader
- Teaching Young Children BM
- Observation and Assessment
of Young Children
Semester 5
- Practicum in Nursery and Kindergarten
Semester 6
- Children and Play
- Early Childhood Education:
Review and Reflection of
Teaching Practice - Development of Malaysian Education
- Child Development
- MQA/MPU3
Semester 7
- Psychology of Education
- Sociology of Education
- MQA/MPU4
Entry Requirement
- Pass in SPM or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 – credits (in any subject)
Program Tenor
- Full-time : 2 Years 8 Months + 4 Months Practical
- Program : 7 Semesters Intake : March, June & September
Career Pathway
- Kindergarden (Tadika)
Teacher - Educational Toy
Consultant - Pre-school (Taska)
Teacher - Private / International
School Teacher
(Pre-school Level)
