Pioneer About the Program
Early childhood education is a diverse field that espouses pertinent academic and practical knowledge to nurture and to educate children to be leaders of tomorrow. At UCSI, the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is specifically curated to advance study into this area.
The programme incorporates sufficient managerial and entrepreneurial skills to enable graduates develop a greater level of understanding on the importance of early childhood education. As you complete this programme, you will be equipped with the essential skillset to excel in the early childhood education.
With the unique and unparalleled teaching facilities coupled with experienced academics at UCSI, students can expect to explore distinctive viewpoints that revolves around educational psychology, teaching principles, cognitive learning, ethics and the diversity in early childhood education, among others
If caring for the young and shaping their train of thoughts is your raison d’etre, then consider this programme as you learn to plan, implement and manage various portfolios in the field of early childhood.
Duration of Study
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Intakes
Career Prospect
- Teacher
- Education Administrator
- Education Specialist
- Childcare Worker
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Elementary School Principal
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Foundation of Early Childhood Education
- Teaching, Reading and Writing for Young Children
- Family Community and Professional Support System
- Child Health and Nutrition
- Teaching, Listening and Speaking for Young Children
- Academic English
- Child Protection and Safety in Practice
- Early Childhood Parenting
- Diversity in Early Childhood Education
- Physical Education for Young Children
Compulsory Major
- Hubungan Etnik
- Malaysian Studies (International Students)
- University Life
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1
- Religions in Malaysia (Local and International Students)
- Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (International Students)
Year 2
- Social Studies for Young Children
- Mathematics for Young Children
- Science and Technology for Young Children
- Guidance and Counselling for Young Children
- Development and Learning of Young Children
- Observation and Assessment of Young Children
- Research in ECE
- Effective Leadership and Management
- Practicum 1
Compulsory Major
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
Specialisation
- Ethnics and Legislation in ECE
- Socio-Emotional Development of Young Children
- Play and Learning
Early Childhood Curriculum (Administration and Management) - Young Children Behaviour Management (Child Psychology)
- Music and Drama for Young Children (Performing Arts)
Year 3
- Educational Psychology for Early Childhood Education
- Instructional Design and Delivery
- Early Childhood Teaching Principles
- Dissertation
- Cognitive Planning and Teaching
- Kinder Cooking
- Communication for Professional Purposes
- Practicum 2
Compulsory Major
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 3
Specialisation
- Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Education Setting
- Learning Disabilities and Special Education Needs
- Arts and Craft for Children
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
STPM
Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any TWO subjects or its equivalent.
STAM
Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM or its equivalent.
A-Level
Pass with a minimum grade of D in any TWO subjects in A-Level or its equivalent
UEC
Pass with a minimum of Grade B in FIVE subjects for UEC
Diploma in ECE (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma (Level 4, MQF) or Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF)
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
Executive Diploma from University of Malaya (Level 4, MQF) in related fields
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
30 points
Diploma in Psychology
Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
Diploma in Psychology or equivalent
Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- A score of Band 3 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test); or a score of 550 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or a score of 5.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent.
- The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is two (2) years from the date of the award.
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