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
ECD111 Developmental and Child Psychology
ECD112 Foundations of Education
ECD122 Food and Nutrition
ECD123 Social Interactions in ECDE
ECD124 Curriculum Studies (Focus on ECDE)
ECD132 Creative Arts and Performance
ECD133 Role of Family in Changing Society
ECD134 Contemporary Social Issues in ECDE
ECD242 Educational Psychology
ECD243 General Teaching Methods
ECD244 Maternal Child Health Education Practice
ECD251 Teaching Methods Approaches for Infants
ECD252 Educational Management and Administration
ECD253 Screening Procedures for Children and Special Needs Education
ECD254 Social Studies for Lower and Pre-Primary
ECD261 Play, Safety and First Aid
ECD262 Care of Infants and Toddlers in Family and Group Settings
ECD263 Personality Development
ECD264 Children Literature and Material Development
ECD371 Learning Measurement and Evaluation
ECD372 Management of Early Childhood Program and School Establishment
ECD373 Guidance Counseling and Inclusive Education
ECD374 Music, Movement and Drama for Lower and Pre-Primary
ECD381 Rights of Children and their Welfare
ECD382 Computer Literacy for Kids
ECD383 Ethics, Rwandan Culture and Civic Education
ECD384 Mathematics and Science Activities in ECDE
ECD411 Educational Research Methodology
ECD412 School Observation and Micro-Teaching
ECD421 First School Practice
ECD422 Research Project
ECD431 Second School Practice
UCM111 General English
UCM112 Introduction to ICT
UCM121 English for Specific Purposes
UCM131 Communication Skills
UCM231 Entrepreneurship

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