NKUMBA UNIVERSITY programmes

Diploma In Education In Early Childhood Care And Development

This programme targets people interested in gaining experience in handling matters related to Childhood Care and Development. The duration of the programme is two years and its structure is as shown below:

Career Path

Here is some information on a Diploma in Education in Early Childhood Care and Development.

A Diploma in Education in Early Childhood Care and Development is an undergraduate level program that typically takes 2-3 years to complete. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of early childhood education and care, and to help young children develop to their full potential.

Here are some key topics and skills that are typically covered in a Diploma in Education in Early Childhood Care and Development program:

  1. Child development: Students learn about the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from birth to age eight.
  2. Curriculum development: Students learn how to design and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that support children’s learning and development.
  3. Classroom management: Students learn how to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for young children.
  4. Assessment and evaluation: Students learn how to assess children’s learning and development using a variety of methods and tools, and how to use assessment data to inform instructional decision-making.
  5. Family and community partnerships: Students learn how to build positive relationships with families and other caregivers, and how to engage them in children’s learning and development.
  6. Professionalism and ethics: Students learn about the ethical and professional standards and responsibilities of early childhood educators.

Upon graduation, students with a Diploma in Education in Early Childhood Care and Development may find employment as preschool or kindergarten teachers, childcare center directors, program coordinators, family support specialists, or other related positions in the field of early childhood education and care. They may also choose to pursue further education and training, such as a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

 

Course Modules

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Entry Requirements

  • Applicants for Diploma programmes should hold:
  1. A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
  2. Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least one Principal Pass, and 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
    Or 
  3. A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study from a recognized institution;
    Or
  4. Any equivalent Certificate besides UCE and UACE from a recognized institution.
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