Introduction

BS in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program is designed not only for the teachers of ECCE but for all those professionals and caregivers who are engaged in the children's social, emotional, cognitive, and overall personality development. This program is closely linked with the National Curriculum of ECCE and international standards required for ECCE teachers and professionals.  BS ECCE is a wide-ranging training program comprised of 8 semesters that contains the understanding and training of ECCE professionals in different aspects such as child rights, child security and safety, social & emotional development, family, and community engagement, and cognitive development, as well as theories underlying these aspects. This program focuses on practical learning in ECCE for professionals, therefore the components of an internship and a research project are also included in the program. As the new undergraduate policy of HEC emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship in early childhood education, the program also caters to the needs and requirements as laid down in the policy. This program is not only beneficial for prospective teachers or ECCE professionals but also equally important for mothers and fathers to get awareness about child development and education. This will help them to groom and nourish their children.  

Objectives of the Program

After the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

  1. Develop skills to support children’s overall growth and development.
  2. Train professionals to meet national and global standards in ECCE.
  3. Build awareness of child rights, safety, and well-being.
  4. Strengthen partnerships with families and communities.
  5. Link child development theories with practical applications.
  6. Promote research and hands-on learning in ECCE.
  7. Encourage entrepreneurial skills in early childhood education.
  8. Empower parents with knowledge about child development.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

For further information related to this program, please contact Dr. Rukhsana Durrani through email rukhsana.durrani@aiou.edu.pk

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate or FA or FSC or 12 years of education

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

ODL

AIOU Credits Required

126

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

9001

Basics of Urdu//Bunyaadi Urdu

3

2

9384

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

3(2+1)

3

9410

Introduction to Sociology, Culture and Society

3

4

8277

Quantitative Reasoning-1

3

5

9382

Functional English

3

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

9401/5437

Islamic Studies/Ethics

3

2

9389

Basics of Environmental Sciences

3(2+1)

3

8278

Quantitative Reasoning-2

3

4

9381

Expository Writing

3

5

9378

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

3

6

8271

Home School and Community Relations

3

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

9385

Civics and Community Engagement

3

2

5026

Entrepreneurship

3

3

1626

Child Development

3

4

1625

Early Childhood Curriculum

3

5

9443

Introduction to Education

3

6

8290

Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Years

3

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

8272

Overview of Early Childhood Care & Education in Pakistan

3

2

8286

 Foundations of ECCE

3

3

8283

Language & Literacy Development

3

4

8289

Organization of ECCE Environment

3

5

8280

Arts and Crafts in Early Childhood Education

3

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

6484

Home Economics

3

2

8291

Teaching Reading & Writing

3

3

8293

Applied Research

3

4

8288

Technology in ECE Classroom

3

5

8292

Behavior and Family Dynamics in Early Years

3

6

9487

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir)

N/C

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

8273

Children’s Literature

3

2

8272

Play-Based Learning in ECE

3

3

8285

Professional Ethics in Early Childhood Education

3

4

8284

Formative Assessment

3

5

8274

Material Development in ECCE

3

6

9488

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

N/C

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

6413

Inclusive Education

3

2

8281

Children Rights

3

3

8287

ECCE in Comparative Perspective

3

4

8611

Critical Thinking & Reflective Practices

3

5

TBA

Capstone Project

3

S. No

Code

Course

Credit hours

1

1592

Design for Children

3

2

8605

Educational Leadership and Management

3

3

8279

Introduction to Entrepreneurship in ECCE

3

4

8276

Internship

3

5

8301

Performance Management in ECCE

3

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.