Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Part-time)
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Part-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, Jun, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM20,300
Course Highlights
- Designed to equip you with the skills and competencies to work with and educate young children with special needs
- Gain a fundamental knowledge of child development, early childhood education, various aspects of special needs, their impact and management
- Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia
- Professionally driven, industry-relevant and entrepreneurship-focus programmes
Course Structure
- Language and Literacy Development of Children with Special Needs
- Managing Behavior of Children with Special Needs
- Introduction to Early Years Special Education
- Child Development in Special Education
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Teaching Mathematics to Children with Special Needs
- Co-curriculum management OR Entrepreneurship
- Teaching Science and Technology to Children with Special Needs
- Curriculum Development of Special Education in Malaysia
- Observing and Assessing Children with Special Needs
- Practicum I
- Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Children with Communication Disorders
- Educating Children with Physical, Visual and Hearing Impairment
- Partnering with Family and Community
- Planning Teaching and Learning for Children with Special Needs
- Understanding and Managing Gifted and Talented Children
- Planning and Delivery Services in Special Education
- Creative Arts for Children with Special Needs
- Safety, Health, and Nutrition for Early Childhood
- Practicum II
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
- Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Public Speaking/Drama
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism
- English for Tertiary Studies
- Co-curricular courses
- Professional English
- Academic English
Entry Requirements
- SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
- O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
- Certificate: Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA
SPM/O-Level/UEC:
- Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/ O Level/ UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme.
Notes:
- a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
- b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
- c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM20,300
Total payable amount
RM20,300
Scholarships
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree