Diploma in Early Childhood Education (MQA/PA 16017)
This program aims to prepare early childhood professionals that are qualified to work with young children at a time when it matters the most. This program is designed to equip early childhood caregivers and educators with an all-round knowledge, skills and attitude that enables them to provide the essential care and education that young children need as early as infancy to six years old. Students get to develop and grow their competencies in delivering effective early childhood experiences and incorporating the usage of current digital technologies in teaching young children.
Entry Requirements
- Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least three (3) credits in any subject or any other relevant subjects; or
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least a C grade in any subject or any other relevant subjects; or
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama (STAM) with at least a Maqbul grade; or
- Pass the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in at least three (3) subjects; or
- Pass O-Level from an institution which is recognized by the Malaysian Government with at least a C grade in three (3) subjects; or
- A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in related field; or
- Pass in Sijil Kolej Komuniti which is equivalent to Level 3 Malaysian Qualifications Framework (QMF) in the relevant field; or
- Pass Sijil dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak or equivalent to related field; or
- Other recognized qualifications that are equivalent and recognized by the Malaysian Government.
Career Prospect
- Kindergarten teacher
- Pre-school teacher
- Kindergarten principal
- Pre-school principal
- Kindergarten owner
- Day-care center owner