Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Programme Code: N/143/4/0182 (07/26)
MQA Accreditation: PA14363
Faculty: Faculty of Social Science
Programme Overview
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education at GIC is crafted to prepare individuals for a comprehensive approach to child education. This programme targets early childhood professionals such as principals, administrators, teachers, and childminders, enhancing their skills in child development, curriculum design, arts, music, pedagogy, health, safety, and management of early childhood education (ECE) centers.
Study Details
- Study Mode: Full Time Only
- Duration: 2 Years 8 Months + 4 Months Practical Experience
- Intake Periods: March, April, September, October
Accreditation
- Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- MyQuest (Competitive)
Programme Benefits
- MQA Accredited
- PTPTN Loan Eligibility
- Internship Opportunities
Course Structure
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 (Choose 1 Elective Major) (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 Requirements
- SPM or equivalent with at least 3 credits in any subjects
Career Opportunities
- Kindergarten (Tadika) Teacher
- Educational Toy Consultant
- Pre-school (Taska) Teacher
- Teacher in Private/International Pre-schools
This diploma offers a thorough grounding for those pursuing a career in early childhood education, integrating academic learning with practical experience.
