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PO7 Engage in lifelong learning and anticipate the impact that advancements in
various dimensional progress ofearly childhood education may have on
tomorrow‟s learning; and

PO8 Develop and market innovative products of learning for diverse audiences in
the early childhood community and for delivery of instruction within a wide
range of settings.

6. Programme structure
(1) The Master of Early Childhood Education Programme is offered in two modes: by
Coursework and Research and Research only, for a total of fifty-five (55) credits. The details
are as follows:

(b) Programme by Coursework and Research

(i) Two (2) Faculty Core Courses each worth a total of three (3) credits;

Faculty Core Courses

PXGZ 6101 Research in Education; and

Choose one (1) of the following

PXGZ 6102 Statistics for Research in Education
PXGZ 6103 Qualitative Research in Education
PXGZ 6104 Survey Research
PXGZ 6105 Future Studies
PXGZ 6106 Experimental Research

(ii) Two (2) Compulsory Courses in Field of Specialization courses each
worth a total of three (3) credits;

(iii) One (1) Elective Course in Field of Specialization each worth three (3)
credits

(iv) A dissertation worth forty (40) credits

(b) Programme by Research.

This programme is carried out entirely by research leading to the production of a
dissertation. However candidates are required to take the course in introduction to
Research in Education (PXGZ 6101).

(2) Details of the courses offered are as approved by the Senate from time to time on the
Faculty recommendation and are made known to candidates at the beginning of each
session.

(3) The list of courses approved by the Senate for the Master of Early Childhood Education
programme by Coursework and Research is as stated in List 1. Candidates shall be
informed of the required course combination for this programme before the initial
registration.

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