This program is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively develop and educate young children. Early Childhood Education graduates can work as early childhood educators, assistant teachers, childcare officers, childcare center managers/ supervisors, curriculum developers in preschool, or Self-employed.

Total credits: 360

Level:       6

Duration:  2 Years

Entry Requirements

• Five (5) O-level passes at BGCSE or equivalent with credits (grade C or better), inclusive of English, translating to 30 points or better.
• In-service teachers (Holders of ECE Certificate/ any certificate in the teaching qualification).
• Candidates who do not have the minimum qualifications stated above but have two (2) years of work experience in a related field will be considered through RPL.

Modules

Year I

• Creativity & Expressive Activities
• Child Psychology & Educational Psychology
• Organization Management & Administration
• Language Development & Communication Skills
• Sociology of Early Childhood Education
• History & Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Curriculum
• Research Methods in Early Childhood Education

 Electives (any 2)

• IT Applications
• Entrepreneurship
• Comprehensive Sexuality Education
• History & Religious Studies

Year II   

• Production of Teaching & Learning Aids
• Health, Environmental Science & Pre-Mathematics
• Special Needs Education Guidance & Counselling
• Parenting, Child Protection & Teaching Children in ECE
• Research Project
• Teaching Practice