DIPLOMA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (MQA/PA0612)
Highlights
This 3-year program is structured for those who are interested in the children’s services sector or those who are already working in the field and responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.
Students learn how to work effectively with young children as well as parents, plan safe and high quality learning environment, organize child development activities as well as observing and assessing children’s growth and development and carry out supervisory and administrative functions to provide the best products and services in early childhood settings. Students will be equipped with necessary skills to plan, implement and manage programs in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and duty of care requirements. The program also includes industrial training with established early childcare and education organizations for greater exposure.
This Diploma program in GIS is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and is accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
Entry Requirements
Malaysian
| SPM / SPMV/ O-Level | Pass with 3 credits (grade C or above). |
| UEC | Pass with grade B or above in 3 subjects. |
| SKM | Pass SKM Level 3 in related field with 1 SPM credit and must continue into Diploma of the same field. |
| STPM | Pass with NGMP 2.0 (1 grade C or above). |
| Other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government | |
International
| International students are welcome to apply.
Other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government. |
Financial Assistance
- Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
Students pursuing the Diploma courses are eligible to apply for financial assistance through Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) loans to help ease the financial burden of education.
- Industrial Sponsor
Selected qualified trainees may receive financial assistance from GIS Industrial Partners.
Career Opportunities
- Educator
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Manager/Supervisor (Kindergarten)
- Consultant
- Children Event Organizer
- Creative Writer
- Child Care Centre Group Leader
- Principal/Deputy Principal
- Entrepreneur
List Of Subjects
| Year | Semester | Subject |
| 1 | 1 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi I / Malay Communication I |
| (Only for Foreign Students) / | ||
| Pengajian Malaysia II/ Malaysia Studies II | ||
| (Only for Local Students) | ||
| English for Social Skills | ||
| History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education | ||
| Introduction to Child Development | ||
| Parents, Family and Commity Involvement in Early Childhood Education | ||
| 2 | Computer & Writing Skills | |
| (Local and Foreign Students) / | ||
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A | ||
| (Local students who did not get credit in BM SPM) | ||
| English for Business Communication | ||
| Guiding Children Behavior | ||
| Language, Literacy and Communication | ||
| 3 | Malaysian Culture | |
| (Local and Foreign Students) | ||
| Music in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Arts & Creativity for Children | ||
| 2 | 4 | Early Mathematics for Children |
| Early Sciences for Children | ||
| English for Young Children | ||
| Kelana Siswa I | ||
| Observing and Assessing Young Children | ||
| 5 | Play for Young Children | |
| Teaching and Learning of Young Children | ||
| Preschool Curriculum | ||
| Kelana Siswa II | ||
| Nutrition, Safety and Health in Early Childhood Education | ||
| 6 | Classroom Design & Organization: Creating Learning Environment | |
| Children with Special Needs | ||
| Information Technology & Young Children | ||
| 3 | 7 | Policy in Early Childhood Services |
| Current Issues in Preschool Education | ||
| Selecting Appropriate Teaching Materials | ||
| Malaysian Preschool Curriculum | ||
| 8 | First Aid Course | |
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| English for Academic Purpose | ||
| 9 | Industrial Attachment (3 months) |
Program Educational Objectives(PEO) & Program Learning Outcomes(PLO)
DIPLOMA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (click here)
