Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Description of the Programme The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) is designed to explore concepts, issues and practices which are specific and common to early childhood education. You will learn to develop the physical, creative, intellectual, personal and social capabilities of young children. Studies including psychology, the social and cultural context of education and contemporary child development provide the foundations for understanding play-based and holistic learning and efficient early years teaching practice. You will learn strategies to promote early numeracy and literacy in children and their concepts of science, health, technology, the arts and environment. You will also learn how to work together with communities and families to support children’s education and support their transition to school. Students will also be equipped with a wide range of invaluable skills such as contemporary pedagogical understandings, organisational leadership and interpersonal skills among others that are highly cherished in all areas of life besides early childhood occupations. Minimum Entry Requirements through KUCCPS Minimum subject requirements Duration of the Programme 4 years equivalent to 8 semesters   Institutions offering the programme Kca University Koitaleel Samoei University College Kenyatta University Lukenya University Machakos University Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology Pwani University Presbyterian University of East Africa University of Nairobi   Similar Programmes Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education, with IT) Maseno University Tom Mboya University College   Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development Education) Chuka University Maasai Mara University Scott Christian University St Pauls University   Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development) Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Kenya Methodist University Kisii University Laikipia University Turkana University College   Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Kibabii University   Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies Mount Kenya University   Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education) Garissa University University of Kabianga   Career Prospects Early Childhood Education is one of the most significant growth areas in education. Graduates from the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) are eligible for registration as teachers in early childhood. Career opportunities exist in:   National and county government’s ministries and departments Pre-schools and kindergartens Childhood centres Universities and collges International bodies such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), UNHCR, Plan International, etc. Research and development institutions NGOs and advocacy groups Relious organizations such Specific career options include: Early childhood teachers in pre-schools and kindergartens Lecturers in universities and colleges Directors, coordinators/leaders of cluster of services Early childhood advisor for governments Professional development educators Child and family services managerS Eearly childhood experts for projects and studies Technical and further education teacher   Further Study Options Postgraduate Diploma in Child Development   Master of Education (Early Childhood Development) Master of Arts in Child Development   Doctor of Philosophy with course work in Early Childhood Studies