The Diploma in Early Childhood Education prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to work professionally with young children from birth to six years. This programme emphasises child development, learning theories, curriculum planning, health, safety, nutrition, and effective classroom management. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical training and supervised industrial placement in early childhood settings.

Full-Time – 2.5 years

Part-Time – 4.5 years

PROGRAMME PATHWAY

Complete your diploma and progress directly into second year of the KINGS Bachelor (Hons) in Early Childhood Education — earn both qualifications in just 4 years.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Preschool Teachers | Nursery Edu-carers | Childcare Assistant | Education Centre Assistant | Assistant Consultant | Junior Executive at Childcare Centre | Educational Toys & Teaching Aids Developer | Salesperson of Early Learning Education Software

CHECKOUT THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Semester 1

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations OR;
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • English Proficiency
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Pedagogical Models and Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers
  • Children’s Health and Nutrition
  • Introduction to Management in Early Childhood Care and Education Centers

Semester 2

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A OR;
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 OR;
  • Kemahiran Membuat Keputusan
  • Physical Education Early Childhood Education
  • Child Growth and Developments

Semester 3

  • Basic Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
  • Children with Special Needs
  • Infant and Toddlers, Nurturing and Teaching The Young One
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Introduction to E-Learning in Early Childhood Program

Semester 4

  • Human Capital Management
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Language Literacy in Early Childhood Education
  • Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education

Semester 5

  • Teaching Arts and Creativity for Early Childhood Education
  • Guiding and Managing Child Behaviour
  • Music, Movement and Play in Early Childhood Education

Semester 6

  • Teaching Science and Mathematics for Early Childhood Education
  • Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education
  • Teachers’ Ethics and Professionalism
  • Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Semester 7

Practicum