Diploma in Early Childhood Education

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education was introduced in 2012 and achieved full accreditation in 2014.

This programme includes essential elements such as pedagogy skills, child development, curriculum content, educational psychology, teaching and learning theories, assessment of children’s learning, safety and nutrition aspects, as well as the spiritual and moral development of children.

  • Programme Code(R2/143/4/0030)(MQA/FA1237)05/27
  • Study ModeFull Time / Part Time
  • DurationFull Time: 2 years 6 months
  • DurationPart Time: 4 years 6 months
  • IntakeMarch, September
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Entry Requirements

Option 1 : Entry with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Vokasional (SPM / SPMV)

Pass the SPM / SPMV with 3 credits in any subject.

Option 2: Entry with Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)

  • Pass the SKM Level 3 in Early Childhood Care / Preschool.
  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least one credit in any subject.

Option 3: Entry with Sijil Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak

Pass the Early Childhood Education Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00.

Option 4: Entry with Sijil Kolej Komuniti

  • Pass the Community College Certificate equivalent to (Level 3, MQF) in a related field.
  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least one credit in any subject.

Programme Structure

Year 1

  • English 1
  • Malaysian Studies 2
  • Foundation in Early Childhood Education
  • Development of Young Children
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Qualities of Early Childhood Educator
  • English 2
  • Pembangunan Diri 2
  • Educational Psychology
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • Curriculum and Learning Activities of Nursery
  • Children Language and Literacy Development
  • Personality and Grooming
  • Creativity Development for Young Children
  • Observation and Assessment of Young Children

Year 2

  • English For Academic Writing
  • Malaysian Public Administration
  • Mathematics for Young Children
  • Managing Early Childhood Centers
  • Parental Involvement in Early Children Education
  • Spritual and Moral Development of Young Children
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Pencinta Alam
  • Introduction to Montessori Method in Teaching
  • Physical Education for Young Children
  • Teaching and Learning for Early childhood Education
  • Children with Special Needs in EC Education
  • Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
  • Science and Living Things for Young Children
  • Learn Through Play for Young Children

Year 3

  • Practicum

Recognition

Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)

Recognition of Widad University College with COMPETITIVE (BERDAYA SAING) for SETARA 2022.

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education is fully ACCREDITED by MQA.

The Golden Globe Tigers Awards

Recognition of Widad University College with “BEST ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS”.

Financial Assistance

Perbadanan Tabung
Pendidikan Tinggi
Nasional (PTPTN)
The Royal
Widad Foundation
AFFIN Education
Financing-i
Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
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Education Pathway

Step 2

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Step 3

Bachelor's Degree

Step 4

Master Degree

Step 5

Doctor of Philosophy

Career Pathway

  • Supervisor at Child Care / Kindergarten
  • Child Care Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Child Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

Our Alumni

Nur Umirah Idayu Roslan studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Widad University College ,Kuantan Pahang

Nur Umirah Idayu Roslan

Batch July 2013

KEMAS teacher, Kuantan, Pahang

Khairun Ain Khairudin studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Widad University College ,Kuantan Pahang

Khairun Ain Khairudin

Batch July 2015

Special Need Teacher, SK Setapak, Kuala Lumpur

Rabiatul Adawiyah Nazri studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Widad University College ,Kuantan Pahang

Rabiatul Adawiyah Nazri

Batch July 2015

Teacher - SK Keratong 6, Pahang

Nur Fatihah Nabilah Nor Azman studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Widad University College ,Kuantan Pahang

Nur Fatihah Nabilah Nor Azman

Batch July 2015

Private kindergarten, Kuantan, Pahang

Why Choose Widad

Experience

Conducting the programme since 2012

Accreditation

Fully accredited by MQA

Academicians

Qualified and experienced lecturers

Achievement

98% Employability rate and 100% Graduate on Time (GoT)

Competitive Package

Lowest tuition fee

Facilities

Complete facilities

Registration Fee *

Free

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Pocket Money *

RM2000/ year

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