With the Early childhood education (ECE) degree, you will be a professional educator for preschoolers. You will learn how to develop children’s creative, physical, intellectual and social capabilities through a range of innovative strategies.
The curriculum is designed to develop children’s cognitive, social and motor skills and making the children kindergarten ready. By educating yourself on child development, psychology and social and cultural context of education, you will gain a solid understanding on holistic and play-based learning.
For whom:
- Those who wish to pursue a rewarding career as a professional pre-school teacher
- Current teachers who are seeking further qualifications
- Those who wish to work independently starting their own nursery or a kindergarten
- Those who seek opportunities to migrate or employment in foreign countries
Duration: 04 Years
Academic Progression
Master of Education (MEd) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Key Features:
- Professional experience through internships and teaching practicum opportunities at government/ semi-government and private schools
- Competent teaching panel in Early Childhood Education/ education, comprising professors/senior lecturers from state universities
- Extensive curriculum
- Easy payment plans
- On campus education facilities
- Real campus life experience
Entry Qualifications:
At least three simple passes (S) at the G.C.E. A/L Examination (Sri Lanka) in any subject stream or an equivalent qualification obtained from a recognized institution approved by the MOHE .
Year-wise Curriculum
Year 1: (SLQF Level 3) – Core Modules
Philosophical Perspectives on Early
- Childhood Education & Care (DC) -1
- Comparative Study on Early Childhood
- Care and Education
- ICT and Media Skills
- Religion & Moral Education
- Curriculum Studies – Practicums
Language Development in Early Childhood Education
Science for Young Children
Literacy – Language Studies (English)
Development of Mathematical Skills in Early Years
- Children’s Literature
Year 3: (SLQF Level 5) – Core Modules
- School, Society and Family
- Play in Early Childhood
- Technology for Young Children
- Mathematics for Pre-School Teachers
- Counselling for Children
- Education of Children with Special Educational Needs
- Children’s Health, Nutrition and Safety
Elective Modules
- Graphic Design for Children
- Education for Sustainable Living
- Computer Technology for Learning and Teaching
- Music and Movement for Children
Career Opportunities
- Pre-school Teacher
- Kindergarten & Elementary School Teacher
- Childcare Center Director
- Special Education Teacher
Administrative positions in early childhood and primary education sectors (Sectional head, Vice Principal, Principal, and the jobs in Education Administrative service), curriculum developers In-service Advisors at ECE and Primary Level
Other Degree Programmes
- BEd Hons in Early Childhood Education
- BEd Hons in Teaching English as a Second Language
- BSc Hons in Counselling Phychology & Phycho-social Support