Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in early childhood education program is developed to meet the demand for well-qualified early childhood specialists working with young children. It also to develop your understanding of young children's physical and mental needs alongside their social, cognitive, creative and emotional development. 

We provide experienced lecturers will guide you with their innovative and experimental method to ensure you have a balance between theoretical and practical aspects of this course.

Normal entry

• Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject; OR
• Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum Grade B in any subject; OR
• Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul; OR
• Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject; OR
• Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (Level 3) and possesses SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of credit in 1 subject; OR
• A certificate (Level 3, MQF) or it is equivalent in a related field; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government;
• OR

Apel. An entry

• Possess an APEL A certification from MQA for admission into Diploma programmes OR
• Malaysian; AND
• 20 years old and above in the year of application; AND
• Possess relevant previous working experience/ learning

List of Course

• Early Childhood Principles and Practices
• Children Learning and Play
• Children’s Social Development and Behaviour
• Introduction to Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood
• Creative Experience for Young Children
• Adult Child Reactions
• Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Administration in Child Care Program
• Infant and Toddler Development and Care Giving
• Teaching Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
• Music and Movement Experience for Young Children
• Teaching Young Children in Diverse Society
• Home and Family Partnership
• Project Based Approach Early Childhood
• Curriculum Development for Early Childhood
• Childhood Through Observation
• Instructional Technology Development in Early Childhood
• Industrial Training

Career Prospect

• Educational Researcher
• Early Childhood Curriculum Designer
• Pre-school Teacher
• Consultant
• Childcare Centre Director

Market Sector

• Education centre
• Tuition centre
• Preschool
• Childcare centre