The Faculty of Early Childhood Studies specialises in Early Childhood Studies that caters to the needs and aspirations of those who seek knowledge in this field. We offer innovative and the latest knowledge in professional pedagogy to be the leading faculty of Early Childhood Studies in the country.

“Beyond Childcare” is what we aspire, in producing experienced and knowledgeable practitioners who ensures best values and practices to be carried out in children’s education, best health practices and in children-related industries. It is also to educate innovative entrepreneurs and meet the market demand for skilled and knowledgeable graduates via UNIEC (UNITAR Education Core) our 21st Century Teaching and Learning methodology to deliver a technology driven education.

YEAR 1

• ***Study Skills
• Learning Principles of Young Children
• English for Academic Purposes
• Programme Development in Early Childhood Education
• TITAS / Malaysian Studies
• Managing Child Behaviour
• Approaches in Early Childhood Education
• Hubungan Etnik / Bahasa Komunikasi 3
• Interpersonal and Communicational Skills for Social Sciences
• Foundations of Education
• Management and Administration Early Childhood Education
• Children and Creativity
• Language and Literacy for Young Children
• Childrens Toy and Play
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Teacher Professional Development

YEAR 2

• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Assessment in Education
• Children Space Design
• Psychosociology for Social Sciences
• Educational Technology
• Co-Curiculum
• Workplace English
• Technology for Early Childhood Education
• Minor 1*
• Minor 2*
• Minor 3*
• Minor 4*
• Minor 5*
• Learning Environment for Young Children
• Statistics for Social Sciences
• Effective Programme in Early Childhood Education

YEAR 3

• Research Method for Social Sciences
• Portfolio for Young Children
• Minor 6*
• Minor 7*
• Minor 8*
• Teaching Practicum 1 (Taman Asuhan Kanak-Kanak)
• Teaching Practicum 2 (Preschool/Tadika)
• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
• Project Paper in Early Childhood Education

*** Local students who did not obtain a credit in Bahasa Melayu SPM are required to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A

*MINOR COURSES

CHILDREN PERFORMING ARTS

• Art and Craft for Young Children
• Puppetry in Early Childhood Education
• Creative Drama in Early Childhood Education
• Folklore and Modern Storytelling
• Creative Writing for Young Children
• Creative Movement for Young Children
• Children's Media and Communication
• Music for Young Children

CHILD CENTRE MANAGEMENT

• Health and Safety Management
• Food Production and Services
• Management of Food Service Operations
• Child Care Centre Operations
• Entrepreneurship in Food Industry for Young Children
• Child Nutrition
• Cooking for Young Children
• Handling Food for Young Children

• A pass in STPM/A Level with full pass in 2 subjects or a minimum of CGPA 2.00.
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid. A Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00/ A Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• A pass in UEC with at least Grade B in 5 subjects. Other equivalent qualification

January, April, June & October