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    Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

    About The Academic Program

    The main aims of the program include: • Achieving scientific and professional excellence in the field of early childhood. • Preparing qualified graduates intellectually and professionally in the fields of early childhood, scientific research, and community service to achieve sustainable development.

    Major

    Early Childhood

    Language of instruction

    Arabic

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

    Career opportunities

    - Kindergartens. - Preschool centers. - Organizations and authorities specializing in childcare.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program focuses on the child from all aspects during the pre-school stage. The program grants the graduate students a bachelor's degree after academically, skillfully, and professionally preparing them to work in the child's environment.

    1. Qualifying professionals with high standards in the field of early childhood.
    2. Preparing specialists capable of employing knowledge and applications in working with children and families.
    3. Training specialists in early childhood to meet the requirements of the job market.
    4. Enabling students to acquire basic skills in conducting studies and scientific research related to early childhood issues.
    5. Equipping students with the ability to utilize technology and communicate effectively with the professional community.5. Equipping students with the ability to utilize technology and communicate effectively with the professional community.

    1- Knowledge and Understanding: The student should be able to:
    - Describing educational theories and characteristics of child development in early childhood.
    - Reviewing laws related to child safety and rights.
    - Identifying appropriate educational methods for dealing with children in early childhood.
    2- Skills: The student should be able to:
    - Applying specialized scientific theories and strategies related to the teaching profession in early childhood.
    - Evaluating early childhood curricula and activities based on professional standards and research principles.
    - Designing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for typical and special needs children.
    - Conducting research to advance knowledge in the field of early childhood.
    - Using appropriate technology to design learning situations and professional practices in line with the latest developments in early childhood.
    3- Values, Autonomy and Responsibility: The student should be able to:
    - Committing to the ethical values and standards associated with the teaching profession in early childhood.
    - Communicate effectively with colleagues, early childhood institutions, and the community.

    1. Commitment to Islamic creed, ethical values, awareness of citizenship rights, and responsibility towards serving the community.
    2. Ability to link theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the field of early childhood.
    3. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate appropriate educational activities for children according to different learning strategies in creative ways.
    4. Ability to use and integrate educational technologies in the implementation, evaluation, and documentation of educational practices.
    5. Possess effective communication and partnership skills with the family and local community institutions, and commitment to professional responsibilities towards them.
    6. Possess leadership and decision-making skills.
    7. Ability to solve behavioral and developmental problems of children using modern scientific theories.
    8. Demonstrate a continuous desire for self-professional development and staying updated on the latest developments in the field of early childhood.
    9. Familiarity with skills of dealing with children of different categories and considering individual differences among them.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Administration of Kindergarten 3
    Education Techniques 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Environmental education for The Child 3
    Psychology of Play 3
    Management of Early Childhood Institutions 3
    Children's Theatre and Drama 3
    Child Education in Islam 3
    Young Gifted and Talented Students 3
    Environmental education for The Child 3
    Psychology of Play 3
    Management of Early Childhood Institutions 3
    Children's Theatre and Drama 3
    Child Education in Islam 3
    Young Gifted and Talented Students 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Developmental Psychology 3
    E- Learning 3
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Principles of Mathematics 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Introduction to Early Childhood 3
    Care and Learning in Nursery 2
    Art and Movement skills in Early Childhood 3
    Health and Fitness 2
    Thinking and Learning Skills 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Teaching aids in Early childhood 2
    Family and Community Partnership In Early Childhood 3
    Development of Religious and Social Concepts in Early Childhood 3
    Children’s Literature 3
    Field Experiences in Early Childhood (1) 1 ECE100AND ECE101
    Learning Theories 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Children's Health and Care 2
    Strategies of Teaching in Early Childhood 2
    Development of Linguistic Skills in Early Childhood 3
    Development of mathematical Concepts in Early Childhood 3
    Early childhood Curriculum 3
    Field Experiences in Early childhood(2) 1 ECE220AND ECE290OR ECE250

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Development of scientific concepts in Early Childhood 3
    childhood Design Early Programs 3 ECE215
    Specialized Readings in English 2
    Psychology of Play 3
    Field Experiences in Early Childhood (3) 1 ECE204AND ECE291OR ECE251
    Digital Media 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Management of Early Childhood Learning 2
    Assessment in Early Childhood 3
    Problems in Early Childhood 2
    Field Experiences in Early Childhood(4) 1 ECE392OR ECE352
    Strategies of Inclusion and Early Intervention 3 OR SPED201OR SPED101مOR SPED101T

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Childhood Organizations and legislation 2
    Children Guidance and Counseling 3
    Leadership Skills 2
    Research Methods 3 PSY161
    The Holy Quran 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Professional Seminar in Early Childhood 4 ECE432AND PSY262AND ECE406AND QURA211OR QURA100OR QURA100TAND EDAT320
    Co-op Training 6 ECE432AND PSY262AND ECE406AND QURA211OR QURA100TOR QURA100AND EDAT320