PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

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Looking for a rewarding career as an Early Childhood teacher? We offer the very best way to get there! The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme at MAHSA University, prepares students who will be highly qualified early childhood professionals and practitioners, proficient in the field of early childhood education in line with the government’s aspiration of upgrading the early childhood profession. Graduates will have a strong foundation of educational philosophies and theory and will be competent in current pedagogical approaches and practical skills. They will have the ability to create a learning environment that facilitates learning and the total development of the child. By laying a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of early childhood education, this programme equips students to become resourceful and reflective professionals.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

apply knowledge of early childhood education, learning, and development theories and approaches
promote learning by implementing the early childhood curriculum framework
engage in reflective practice in an early childhood setting
provide a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment

Our classes are fun and interactive, and we include over 200 hours of placement in Early Childhood centres for you to learn hands-on and create connections for possible future employment. This programme offers a student the opportunity for a fulfilling and rewarding career. It is for a wide range of individuals who have an interest in children’s growth and well-being and the quality-of-care children receive.

Programme Structure

YEAR \| SEM	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT
Y1 S1	ECE 4113	Child Growth and Development
	ECE 4123	Early Childhood Guidance Behaviour
	ECE 4133	Curriculum Planning and Development of ECE
	ENG 4112	English For Academic Purposes (EAP)
Y1 S2	MPU 2163 / MPU 2133	Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
	ECE 4143	Early Childhood Curriculum in Malaysia (*KAP)
	ECE4153	Administration and Management of ECE
	ECE 4163	Language, Communication and Literacy in ECE
	ECE 4173	Numeracy Skills and Early Mathematics in ECE
	ECE 4183	Early Science and Technology in ECE
Y1 S3	MPU 2222	Creative and Critical Thinking
	ECE 4193	Play in ECE
	ECE 4103	Management of Learning Environments and Resources
	ECE 4213	Social Studies and Diversity Education
	ECE 4223	Spiritual and Moral Aspects in ECE
	ECE 4233	Safety, Health and Nutrition in ECE
Y2 S1	ECE 4283	Special Needs in ECE
	ELEC 201	Public Speaking
	ECE 4253	Observation and Assessment of Young Children
Y2 S2	MPU 2312	Time Management
	ECE 4263	Working in Partnership with Families
	ECE 4273	Working in Partnership with the Community
	ECE 4294	First Aid and Basic Life Support
	FSC PPD 113	Professional Development
Y2 S3	ECE 4295	Music and Movement in ECE
	ECE 4215	Educator of ECE
	ENG 4212	English For Academic Writing (EAW)
	MPU 2412	Co-curricular Project
Y3 S1	ECE 4313	Practicum (Taska)
Y3 S2	ECE 4323	Internship (Tadika)

Entry Requirement

i. A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV) with a minimum of credits in 3 subjects

OR

ii. A pass in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum of a Grade B in 3 subjects

OR

iii. A pass in O-Levels with a minimum of a Grade C in 3 subjects

OR

v. A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with a minimum of a credit in 1 subject.

OR

vi. A pass in Level 3, MQF Certificate in a related field with a minimum of a Grade C with CGPA 2.00

OR

vii. A pass in (STPM) or equivalent with a minimum of a Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any subject

OR

viii. A Higher Certificate in STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul

OR

ix. Any other qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate or the Malaysian Government that can be benchmarked to a related field.

English Language Proficiency of International Students: Candidates should have at least an IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 and MUET Band 3 as an exit requirement.

Career Opportunity

Individuals who work in the early childhood field, may work:

Directly with children from infancy to age six in groups or individually
Work with families
Work with other professionals
Work in a range of settings including family child care, licensed early childhood centres, children’s homes, and other settings.

Early childhood practitioners also work for a variety of employers such as:

Head Start
Parent Child Center or Family Center
Private for-profit or not-for-profit early childhood program
Public school system or private school
Community agency or organization

Advantages

Quality

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) aspires to produce ECE teachers who are equipped with professional knowledge and excellent teaching skills in the field of early childhood. By promoting quality early child care and education, graduates in this field will ensure that children develop to their full potential. The ECE courses are taught by highly competent, qualified and dedicated lecturers with profound experience in the field of ECE.

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme are kept at an affordable level, to ensure that the programme is made accessible to all those interested in pursuing a good quality education in ECE.

Recognition

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education has attained the provisional accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

Study Pathway

A collaboration is being pursued with the University of Canterbury and the University of Auckland in terms of developing pathways to a New Zealand degree.

MOA: MAHSA University and MISKL

An MOA was signed between MAHSA University and MAHSA International School (MISKL) on the 1^st of July 2109. The MOA is for the purpose of establishing pathways to enable the students of MAHSA University pursuing ECE, to use the facilities and to intern at MISKL which offers nursery and pre-school programmes following the British Curriculum Standards.

Integrated ECE Simulation Laboratories

Four ECE laboratories will be built, namely:

Early Integration Lab/Nursery
Pre School Room
Safety and Health Care
Sensory Room/ Sensory Integration Room (Special Needs) – Visual and Auditory, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia