Early Childhood Education (A.Sc.)
Duration
2 Years
Part-Time Modality
Target Audience
Current Practitioners &
Aspiring Assistants
Matriculation
4 CSEC Subjects
Incl. English A & Math
Select Your Entry Pathway
Regular Entry
- 4 CSEC/CXC Subjects: Grades I, II, or III.
- English A & Mathematics are mandatory.
- Equivalency: GCE ‘O’ Level (A-C) or SSC (Level 4-5).
- NCTVET Level II in ECE is accepted as 1 of the 4 required subjects.
Mature Entry (Age 30+)
Designed for experienced practitioners (5+ years teaching) over age 30.
Portfolio Includes:
- Professional recommendations (stamped).
- Verified informal training certificates.
- Written Life History & Vision for Education.
- Entrance Exam: English & Numeracy.
Associate Degree Curriculum
| Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| Health & Family Life | 2 |
| Historical & Philosophical Foundations of ECE | 2 |
| Introduction to Communication Skills I | 3 |
| The Emerging Professional | 3 |
| The Emerging Teacher | 2 |
| Child Growth & Development | 4 |
| Foundation of Social Studies | 3 |
| Introduction to ICT | 2 |
| Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years I | 3 |
| Integrated Arts for Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| Introduction to Communication Skills II | 4 |
| Practicum 1 | 1 |
| Observation and Assessment in EC | 3 |
| Pedagogical Strategies in ECE | 3 |
| Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years II | 3 |
| Curriculum for Three to Five Year Olds | 3 |
| Guiding Behaviour in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Practicum 2 | 2 |
| Science for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE Policies, Regulations & Management | 4 |
| Personal & Character Development | 0 |
| The Birth to Three Curriculum | 2 |
| Children with Special Needs in EC | 3 |
| Language & Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| School, Family & Community Relations | 3 |
| Practicum 3 | 5 |