Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Malaysia

Course Name: Diploma in Early Childhood Education(Early Childhood Education)
Major Subject: Early Childhood Education
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Early Childhood Education

UOW Malaysia KDU University College, George Town
Course entry requirements:
SPM / GCE O Levels :
-Min. 3 Credits

UEC :
-Min. 3 Credits

GCE A Levels / STPM :
-Min. Grade C (GPA2.0) in any subject

Certificate :
-Pass

English Requirement
Local Student:
-Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / Student O Levels Examination)

International Student:
-Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 42 (IBT) or 410 (PBT) in TOEFL; or score 47 and above for Pearson English Test

Course duration: 2 - 3 years

Course content:
(i) Core
-Language and Literary in Early Childhood Education
-Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
-Science in Early Childhood Education
-Planning and Development Early Childhood Education
-ICT in Early Childhood Education
-Principles of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education
-Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
-Guidance in Early Childhood Education
-Social Development in Early Childhood Education
-Special Needs in Early Childhood Education
-Assessment and Observation in Early Childhood Education
-Playing as Early Childhood Education Pedagogy
-Child Growth and Development
-Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
-Arts and Craft in Early Childhood Education
-Early Childhood Education, Philosophy, Theory and Policy
-Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
-Practicum 1: Childcare Centre
-Practicum 2: Preschool / Kindergarten
-Spiritual and Moral Studies for Young Children
-Educator in Early Childhood Education
-Organizing Early Childhood Centre
-Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Educators
-Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education

MPU:
-Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
-Personal Development Skills
-Society and Development in Malaysia
-Teamwork and Community
-Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Notes
Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students
-without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
-without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programmes)
Widad University College, Kuantan
Course entry requirements
(i) Option 1: Entry with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Vokasional (SPM / SPMV)
-Passed SPM / SPMV with 3 credits in any subject
-Obtained a pass in History

(ii) Option 2: Entry with any Equivalent Qualification
-Any equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government

Course duration:
(i) Full Time: 2 years 6 months
(ii) Part Time: 4 years 6 months

Intake:
(i) May
(ii) November

Course content:
(i) Year 1
-English 1
-Malaysian Studies 2
-Foundation in Early Childhood Education
-Development of Young Children
-Introduction to Information Technology
-Qualities of Early Childhood Educator
-English 2
-Pembangunan Diri 2
-Educational Psychology
-Health, Safety and Nutrition
-Curriculum and Learning Activities of Nursery
-Children Language and Literacy Development
-Personality and Grooming
-Creativity Development for Young Children
-Observation and Assessment of Young Children

(ii) Year 2
-English For Academic Writing
-Malaysian Public Administration
-Mathematics for Young Children
-Managing Early Childhood Centers
-Parental Involvement in Early Children Education
-Spritual and Moral Development of Young Children
-Entrepreneurship
-Pencinta Alam
-Introduction to Montessori Method in Teaching
-Physical Education for Young Children
-Teaching and Learning for Early childhood Education
-Children with Special Needs in EC Education
-Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
-Science and Living Things for Young Children
-Learn Through Play for Young Children

(iii) Year 3
-Practicum
Wawasan Open University, George Town
Course entry requirements:
1. Regular Entry

Candidates must possess a minimum of:
-A pass in SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of 3 credits in any subjects; or
-A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent, 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 or its equivalent; or
-A Certificate in any field or its equivalent

2.Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
-Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies. APEL involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study.

Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):

The candidate should be at least 20 years of age in the year of application and possess relevant work experience.
Saito University College, Petaling Jaya
Course duration: 2 years

Course content
(i) Year 1
-Introduction to Early Childhood Education
-Open elective 1
-Child Growth and Development
-Child Psychology and Behaviour Guidance
-Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
-Teaching and Learning Strategies in Early Childhood Education
-Health, Safety, Nutrition and Well Being of Young Children
-Home, School and Community Partnership
-Moral, Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood Education
-Supporting Cognitive Development through Inquiry & STEM education
-Play in Early Childhood Education
-Pengajian Malaysia 2
-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
-English Language
-Pengurusan Masa
-Bahasa Kebangsaan A

(ii) Year 2
-Technology in Early Childhood Education
-Teaching Maths in Early Childhood Education
-Arts and Craft for Young Children
-Teaching Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
-Music and Creative Movement for Young Children
-Physical Education in Early Childhood Education
-Assessment in ECE
-Teaching Science in ECE
-Teachers Professionalism in ECE
-Special Needs Education
-Management and Entrepreneurship in ECE
-Practicum in Taska
-Practicum in Tadika
-Open Elective 1
-Open Elective 2
-Erika Perbandingan
-Khidmat Masyarakat

UNITAR International University, Petaling Jaya
Course entry requirements:
(i) Pass SPM or its equivalent, with at least three (3) credits in any subjects; OR
(ii) Pass STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subject; OR
(iii) Pass STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul; OR
(iv) Pass SKM Level 3 in ‘Pengasuhan Awal Kanak-kanak/Prasekolah / Early Childcare for Children/Pre-School’ subject to Senate approval and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
(v) Pass Certificate in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent; OR
(vi) Pass BTEC Level 3 and pass SPM or its equivalent, with at least one (1) credit in any subjects; OR
(vii) Any recognized Certificate or its equivalent.; OR
Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s program (level 5, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
(viii) A Malaysian citizen; and
(ix) The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application
(x) Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
(xi) Pass the APEL Assessment

Language Requirements
International students:
-Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
-Minimum score of 500 for TOEFL OR
its equivalent.

Course duration: 7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months
New Era University College, Kajang
Course entry requirements
-SPM with 3 Credits
-UEC with 3 Credits
-O Level / IGCSE / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA

Course duration: 2 1⁄4 years

Intake: February, May, July and September

Course content:
-Educational Psychology
-Introduction to Infant and Child Care
-Child Development and Care
-Classroom and Behaviour Management
-Children Psychology
-Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches
-Science and Computer Education for Young Children
-Mathematics for Young Children
-Teaching Introduction of Early Childhood Education
-Play and Learning
-Teaching of Language for Young Children
-Observation and Assessment of Young Children
-Parenting Education
-Professional Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
-Multi-Cultural Education
-Music and Drama for Young Children
-Art and Craft for Young Children
-Early Childhood Administration
-Children Creativity
-Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities
-Child’s Meal and Nutrition
-Practicum (childcare centre)
-Practicum (preschool/kindergarten)
Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College, Kuala Lumpur
Course entry requirements:
-A Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV) with at least credit in three (3) subjects; OR
-A Pass in Uniﬁed Examination Certiﬁcate (UEC) with at least Grade B in 3 subjects; OR
-A Pass in O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects; OR
-A Pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 Early Childhood Education / Preschool; and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject; OR
-A Pass in Sijil Kolej Komuniti (Level 3, MQF) in related ﬁeld; and a pass in SPM with at least credit in one (1) subject; and
-A Pass in Certiﬁcate in Early Childhood Education (Level 3, MQF) in related ﬁeld with minimum CGPA 2.00; OR
-A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or its equivalent with at least Grade C (GP of 2.0) in one (1) subject; OR
-A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a Grade of Maqbul; OR
-Any other equivalent qualiﬁcations recognized by the Malaysian Government
For international students, it is compulsory to obtain a minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS or its equivalent.

Course duration: 3 years
Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya
Course entry requirements:
-Passed the Certificate of Education Malaysia (SPM) with at least three credits in the course or equivalent; Or
-Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) with at least a C grade (CGPA 2.0) in any subject or equivalent; OR
-Passed the Malaysian Higher Certificate of Religion (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
-Pass the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) (Level 3 MOH) in Early Childhood / Preschool and passed Education SPM with at least one (1) credit in any subject; OR
-Pass the Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 3 MOH) or equivalent; OR
-Other recognized qualifications equivalent to it by the Government of Malaysia.

Course duration: 2 Years 4 Months

Intake: January, May, September

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