Diploma in Islamic Early Childhood Education (DCE)

The diploma in islamic early childhood education (dce) programme develops the foundations for future early childhood educators in educating young children from newborn to 8 years. Early childhood education is a challenging profession, in which one helps children lay the foundation for their overall skills development and for succeeding in life. 

Early years studies confirm what educators have known for years: that what happens early in life sets the “wiring” for the brain’s future functioning.
The focus of DCE program is balance between physical, moral, social, cognitive and spiritual development. The students are assessed on their ability to demonstrate learning outcomes in both academics and field work, as outlined by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Entry requirements

• A pass in SPM with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject or its equivalent;
• OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent;
• OR
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul;
• OR
• A pass in SKM Level 3 in Early Child Care/ Preschool and pass SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject;
• OR
• A certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or its equivalent;
• OR
• A certificate in any fields or its equivalent.
• Note: For International students TOEFL score of 500 OR IELTS score of 5.0 OR its equivalent.
• Even student does not meet this requirement HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program. The student’s proficiency is determined through an assessment process.

Year 1

• Malaysian Studies / Malaysian Language Communication 1
• National Language A / Presentation Skills / Process Writing
• Intermediate English 1
• Intermediate English 2
• Introduction To Arabic Language For Beginners 3/ Introduction To Arabic Language
• Foundation In Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Growth And Development
• Curriculum For Early Childhood Education
• Islamic Professional Early Childhood Educator
• Pedagogy In Early Childhood Education
• Special Needs And Inclusion In Early Childhood Education
• Observation, Assessment And Evaluation In Young Children

Year 2

• Intermediate English 1
• Intermediate English 2
• Concepts Of Islamic Belief
• First Aid Course
• Sensation And Perception In Young Children
• Introduction To Montessori
• Managing Early Chidhoold Behaviour
• Social Studies In Early Childhood Education
• Early Science & Mathematics
• Creative Arts For Young Children
• Islamic Education In Early Childhood Education
• Teaching & Learning English For Young Children
• Teaching & Learning Malaysian Language For Children
• Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children

Year 3

• Physical Education And Chidlren Well-being
• Ict In Early Childhood Education
• Family And Community Partnership In Early Childhood Education
• Managing Early Childhood Care And Centre
• Entrepreneurship In Early Childhood Education
• Camp Worship
• Practicum 1
• Practicum 2

Study progression

• Upon completion of DCE, graduates may further their study in any recognized local and international higher institution.

Career prospect
Graduates may become:

• Early childhood educators in government sector or at any private kindergarten all around Malaysia.
• Employment in both Government and private sectors in early childhood related areas
• Became a qualified entrepreneur and childcare provider