Preamble
Regulations for the B. Ed degree shall apply subject to provisions of both the University and Faculty General Academic Regulations. University and Faculty Regulations shall normally take precedence over specific degree special regulations. The term “Early Childhood Development” is used to refer to programmes for children within the zero-eight (8) year age range. These years can be further sub-divided into pre-school years (zero-five years) and primary infant grades one-three (six-eight years).

Programme Aims:
• To create an inter disciplinary coalition of Early Childhood Development practitioners committed to delivering the very best care and early education to young children and their families.
• To encourage students to be reflective about individual development and social process by using research, policy analysis and practices as important tools for such reflection.
• To promote gender equity and equal opportunities in tertiary education.

Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to impart:
• Guidance and counselling skills
• Educational research skills
• Data interpretation and analysis skills
• Organisational management skills of ECD settings
• Evaluation and assessment skills of ECD children
• Writing and publishing articles
• Gender sensitization and promotion skills
• Child advocacy and activism skills
• Designing child development curricular

Admissions

Entry Requirements
Subject to provision of the University and General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:
• A minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English Language at grade C or better.
• Possession of a Diploma in Infant Education or Early Childhood Development/Pre-school.
• A minimum of two years working experience in infant grades one-three or in a pre-school setting.

Duration of the Programme
• The Bachelor of Education degree in ECD shall be taken over a period of three years (six semesters).
• The academic year consists of two semesters.

Mode of Learning
The programme shall be offered on a part-time basis (school vacations)

Career Opportunities:
• Early Childhood Education Teacher
• Preschool Director
• Daycare Manager
• Childcare Center Administrator
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Child Development Educator
• Curriculum Designer for Early Childhood Programs