Diploma in Early Childhood Education

In keeping with the government's goal of improving the early childhood profession, MAHSA University's Diploma in Early Childhood Education program trains students to become highly qualified early childhood professionals and practitioners who are highly skilled in the field. Graduates will be proficient in contemporary pedagogical approaches and possess practical abilities in addition to a solid foundation in educational philosophies and theory. They will be able to design an educational setting that promotes learning and the child's overall growth. This program further prepares students to become resourceful and reflective professionals by providing a solid academic and practical basis in the field of early childhood education.  It is intended for a broad spectrum of people who are concerned about the development, welfare, and standard of care that children get. In addition to offering more than 200 hours of practical experience in early childhood centres, engaging and dynamic classes also help students build a network for potential future employment.

Any one of these

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/SPMV): Pass with a minimum of credits in 3 subjects
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with a minimum of a Grade B in 3 subjects
• O-Levels: Pass with a minimum of a Grade C in 3 subjects
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): A pass in level 3 in a related field and a pass in SPM with a minimum of a credit in 1 subject.
• Level 3, MQF Certificate: Pass in a related field with a minimum of a Grade C with CGPA 2.00
• (STPM) or equivalent: Pass with a minimum of a Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any subject
• STAM: A Higher Certificate with a minimum Grade Maqbul
• Any other qualifications that are recognized by the University Senate or the Malaysian Government that can be benchmarked to a related field.

English Proficiency Requirements (International Students): 

• IELTS 5.0 minimum
• TOEFL 500 minimum
• MUET Band 3 as an exit requirement.

Yearly Subjects

Year 1:

• Semester 1:
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Early Childhood Guidance Behaviour
  • Curriculum Planning and Development of ECE
  • English For Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Semester 2:
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Early Childhood Curriculum in Malaysia (*KAP)
  • Administration and Management of ECE
  • Language, Communication and Literacy in ECE
  • Numeracy Skills and Early Mathematics in ECE
  • Early Science and Technology in ECE
• Semester 3:
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Play in ECE
  • Management of Learning Environments and Resources
  • Social Studies and Diversity Education
  • Spiritual and Moral Aspects in ECE
  • Safety, Health, and Nutrition in ECE

Year 2:

• Semester 1:
  • Special Needs in ECE
  • Public Speaking
  • Observation and Assessment of Young Children
• Semester 2:
  • Time Management
  • Working in Partnership with Families
  • Working in Partnership with the Community
  • First Aid and Basic Life Support
  • Professional Development
• Semester 3:
  • Music and Movement in ECE
  • Educator of ECE
  • English For Academic Writing (EAW)
  • Co-curricular Project

Year 3:

• Semester 1: Practicum (Taska)
• Semester 2: Internship (Tadika)