Introduction
The Certificate and Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies are two new programmes derived from the B.Ed. in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies Programme. The certificate programme of study is conducted over 200 course hours.
The Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies programme is designed to equip professionals with the foundation knowledge needed to work with young children and their families in diverse settings. The two programmes are designed to support individuals in developing their career pathways in the field of early childhood education and family studies.
Who is this programme for?
- Secondary/High school leavers interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education and family studies.
- Individuals with a certificate in social work, psychology, pediatric nursing, children and youth studies.
- Untrained individuals with at least one year.s experience working in an early childhood setting from diverse disciplines.
- Individuals with degrees in another discipline seeking a change of career to early childhood and family studies.
Programme Structure
The design of the programme has been based on an assessment of regional and international trends in relation to early childhood development and family studies. Courses are delivered online and students must have access to a computer and the Internet. Online orientation is conducted before the start of the programme.