DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Course Description

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme at University of Cyberjaya is structured to allow graduates to apply the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to provide quality teaching to young learners.
 

Year 1

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Development of Malaysian Preschool Curriculum
• Human Growth and Development
• Principles of Teaching and Learning in ECE
• Technology in Early Childhood Education
• Guiding Children (Observation and Assessment)
• Arts and Creativity in Early Childhood Education
• Classroom and Behavioural Management
  (Spiritual and Moral values)
• Personal and Professional Development
• Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
• Learning Disabilities
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Year 2

• Early Mathematics for Children
• Music Appreciation and Movement in ECE
• Leadership in ECE
• Management in Early Childhood Education
• Early Science for Children
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Early Childhood Policies and Services
• Language and Literacy in ECE
• The Child, Family and Community Relations in ECE
• Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
• Communication and Persuasion in Early Childhood Education
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Year 3

• Practicum 1 (Nursery)
• Practicum 2 (Kindergarten)

Certificate

A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a relevant field with at least a CGPA of 2.00. Relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

For International Students Only

IELTS score of 5.0 or its equivalent

Prerequisites

Pass an interview (online/conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the University as required.

* 3 YEARS Student Pass / Visa processing fee RM 4300.00 (Processing Fee RM 1,500.00+ EMGS Fee RM 2,800.00) NB: Fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via University of Cyberjaya

* Passport-size photo (jpeg file, 217pixel X 280pixel, WHITE background – size 3.5cm X 4.5cm)

* Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages. Passport copy should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper).(Please ensure that your passport has a validity of at least 24 months from intake date)

*Certified true copies of all academic qualifications

* EMGS Health declaration form

* English Language Certificate – Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. The minimum accepted English language test scores for the Student Pass application are IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.The accepted English language tests are:

• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
• CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
• MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Other Important Documents

• English translations of all documents

* For applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia – A copy of Release Letter, including attendance & academic record and visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgement from EMGS/Immigration

* For applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan – An original copy of Sponsorship letter

* For applicants graduating from high schools – A photocopy of School Leaving Certificate

* For applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents – Statutory Declaration confirming the identity

* For applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Dept. -Resume/Character Reference Letter

* For applicants from Sudan – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

* For expatriates residing out of the country of origin – A photocopy of your Resident Pass