Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education

Course Overview

This diploma programme is designed to equip students with the skills and competencies to work with and educate young children with special needs. It provides the students with the fundamental knowledge of child development, early childhood education, various aspects of special needs, their impact, and management.

Curriculum

• Language and Literacy Development of Children with Special Needs
• Managing Behavior of Children with Special Needs
• Introduction to Early Years Special Education
• Child Development in Special Education
• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Teaching Mathematics to Children with Special Needs
• Co-curriculum management OR Entrepreneurship
• Teaching Science and Technology to Children with Special Needs
• Curriculum Development of Special Education in Malaysia
• Observing and Assessing Children with Special Needs
• Practicum I
• Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
• Children with Communication Disorders
• Educating Children with Physical, Visual and Hearing Impairment
• Partnering with Family and Community
• Planning Teaching and Learning for Children with Special Needs
• Understanding and Managing Gifted and Talented Children
• Planning and Delivery Services in Special Education
• Creative Arts for Children with Special Needs
• Safety, Health and Nutrition for Early Childhood
• Practicum II

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban, Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Public Speaking/Drama, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, English for Tertiary Studies, Co-curricular courses, Professional English, Academic English 

Entry Requirements

SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects

O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects

UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects

Certificate - Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA

(1), (2), (3) Compulsory subjects

SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**

Note:

#Grade B and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required Mathematics subject.

## Grade B and above in FPGS0104 General Science conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Science requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required Science subject.

**Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Career Prospects

• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Special Education Coordinator
• Early Childhood Special Education Centre Director
• Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
• Early Childhood Special Education Curriculum Developer