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Bachelor of Education with Honours in Early Childhood Development Education

About the program

The Bachelor of Education with Honours in Early Childhood Development Education focuses on the principles and practices of early childhood education. It prepares students to work as educators and administrators in early childhood settings.

Entry Qualifications

High school completion with strong performance in social sciences and English is required. Additional qualifications in education or child development are beneficial.

Duration of Study

The program is structured over four years, divided into eight semesters.

Aims and Objectives

  • To provide comprehensive knowledge of early childhood development and education.
  • To develop skills in teaching, curriculum development, and child assessment.
  • To prepare graduates for careers in early childhood education, administration, and consultancy.

Modules to be Covered

Module code
Module Name
UCM1101 General English
ECD81102 Philosophy, History and Sociology of Education
ECD81103 Human Developmental Psychology
ECD81104 Foundations and theories of ECDE
ECD81205 Parents and Community Involvement in ECE
UCM8110 2 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
ECD81207 Theories and practices of teaching and learning
ECD81208 Educational Psychology
ECD81309 Teaching Practice
ECD81310 Child growth and Development
EED81311 Play Activities in ECD
ECD81312 Citizenship and Transformative Education
ECD82113 Guidance, Counseling, and Inclusive Education
ECD82114 Curriculum theory and development
ECD82115 Arts and Craft teaching in ECD
ECD82116 Early Childhood Curriculum Development
UCM8120 5 English for Specific Purposes
ECD82218 Child’s Health care in ECD
ECD82219 Measurement and evaluation in Education
ECD82220 Professional Ethics for Teachers
ECD82321 Child’s Rights and Advocacy
ECD82322 Children with Special Educational Needs in ECD
UCM8230 9 Entrepreneurship for Educators
ECD82324 Instructional Technology in ECD
ECD83125 General teaching Methods
ECD83126 Educational Technology
ECD83127 Material Development for ECD
ECD83128 Teaching Methods in Early-Childhood Development
ECD83229 Children’s Assessment and Instructional Evaluation
ECD83230 Guidance and Counseling in ECD
ECD83231 Research Methods in Education
ECD83232 Educational Leadership and Management
ECD83333 School Attachment 1
UCM83334 English For Academic Purpose
ECD84135 Language and Literacy Development in ECD
ECD84136 Education Planning and Economics of Education
ECD84137 Comparative Education
ECD84238 Mathematics and Science for ECD
ECD84239 Social Studies for ECD
ECD84240 Administration and Supervision of Instruction in Early Childhood Settings
ECD84341 School Attachment II
ECD84342 Educational Research Project

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