Program Overview

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to teach and care for young children from birth to age 8.

Program Overview

The program is offered by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Sharjah University. It consists of 123 credit hours, which can be completed in 4 years. The program is taught in Arabic and is available on a full-time basis.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum high school grade of 70% (Elite Track), 80% (General Track), or 75% (Advanced Track)
• Pass the EMSAT exam in Arabic, English, and mathematics
• Not have been dismissed from Sharjah University or any other university for academic or disciplinary reasons
• Not have completed high school more than 3 years prior to applying to the university

Program Objectives

The program aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. To understand the stages of child development and the unique characteristics of each stage.
2. To understand the role of art, music, and physical education in child development.
3. To understand the concepts and knowledge related to children's literature and various educational activities.
4. To understand the latest teaching strategies and assessment methods for early childhood education.
5. To understand the basics of nutrition, health, and first aid for young children.
6. To understand the problems faced by children and the differences between normal children and those with special needs.
7. To understand the principles of prevention and psychological assessment for early childhood education.
8. To acquire the skills necessary to conduct educational research in early childhood education.
9. To acquire the knowledge and concepts related to teaching various subjects, including Arabic, mathematics, science, social studies, and Islamic education.

Program Structure

The program consists of the following components:

• University requirements (24 credit hours)
• College requirements (15 credit hours)
• Program requirements (84 credit hours)

Program Courses

The program includes a range of courses, including:

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Child Development Psychology
• Educational Statistics
• Research Methods in Education
• Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
• Teaching Methods in Early Childhood Education
• Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• Children's Literature
• Art Education in Early Childhood
• Music Education in Early Childhood
• Physical Education in Early Childhood
• Special Needs Education
• Classroom Management
• Educational Technology in Early Childhood Education

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work as teachers in kindergarten, elementary schools, and other educational institutions. They can also work in childcare centers, community organizations, and government agencies.

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

1. Identify the stages of child development and the unique characteristics of each stage.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how to interact with young children.
3. Compare and contrast different types of children's literature.
4. Diagnose problems faced by children and understand the differences between normal children and those with special needs.
5. Explain the principles of prevention and psychological assessment for early childhood education.
6. Apply teaching strategies and assessment methods for early childhood education.
7. Apply research skills to solve problems in early childhood education.
8. Apply knowledge and concepts related to teaching various subjects, including Arabic, mathematics, science, social studies, and Islamic education.