Faculty of Education Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (BECS) Pathways and International Programs

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1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways Program)
    1.1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways Program) (Honours)
    1.2. Course outline for students enrolled 2004 onwards
2. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (International Program)
Subject Lists
    Subject descriptions: Pathways Program
        First year
        Second year
        Third Year
    Fourth Year
    Subject descriptions: International Program
        First year
        Second year
        Third year

1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways Program)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies Pathways Program is designed to give holders of a TAFE Diploma of Children's Services from an approved TAFE institution the opportunity to upgrade their qualification to degree level by undertaking the BECS course part time and on an external basis.

Students entering the Pathways Program receive 150 points credit towards the BECS course and complete the remaining 250 points externally, normally over four years.

Students will have the opportunity to attend an orientation program at the ommencement of Semester 1. An additional on-campus program will be offered in Semester 2.

All subjects are offered in intensive mode.

Completion of this course does not qualify graduates to teach in primary schools.

1.1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways Program) (Honours)

To qualify for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways Program) (Honours) award, a student must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the normal course requirements:

• an average mark of 75 or more in Practicum 3P-4P;

• a mark of 65 or more in Special Research Study P-Honours;

• an average mark of 75 or more in all other subjects in the course.

1.2. Course outline for students enrolled 2004 onwards

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Pathways) course complete subjects in progression throughout the year.

Each subject will be taken within a six-week study period. Students are expected to attend an 'on-campus' day early in each teaching period ie Semester 1, winter intensive period and Semester 2. Dates and further details will be given to students soon after enrolment.

The normal pattern of study is as follows.

COURSE OUTLINE DETAILS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED PRIOR TO 2004 Please refer to the 2006 Undergraduate Handbook.

2. Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (International Program)

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (International) is devoted to the professional development of preschool professionals in Singapore. This program provides a pathway from the Diploma of Preschool Teaching to a degree in early childhood. Additional credit is provided for applicants with a Diploma of Preschool Education (Leadership) or a three-year post year 12 diploma qualification. This new program has been revised and designed to complement previous studies at the diploma level and to extend studies in early childhood to the degree level. The subjects offered in this program provide options for students to explore current issues in early childhood and their impact in Singapore.

Subject descriptions: Pathways Program

First year

Second year

Third Year

Fourth Year

465-419 Practicum 4P
465-433 ECP41P Leadership & Advocacy (FT)
465-431 CDS42P Assessment & Evaluation (FT)
485-369 CFS32P Science (FT)
465-436 Special Research Study P (FT)
465-437 Special Research Study P (Honours)(FT)

Subject descriptions: International Program

First year

Second year

Third year

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