Awarding Institution: 

Awarded by SEGi University College

Full Time Duration: 
3 – 3 ½ years including 360 hours compulsory Practicum
Part Time Duration: 
5 years
Intake Dates: 
February, May, July and September

Description

The SEGi University College Bachelor of Education (Hons) aims to produce knowledgeable and competent professionals who are committed and passionate in educating a generation of learners who can make a significant contribution to the country.

The programme will prepare graduates to become:

  • competent, resourceful, creative and innovative in managing the teaching and learning process
  • reflective and ethical professional and who seek to inspire learning in others
  • analytical and creative problem-solvers who are able to think and evaluate critically
  • navigators of change who are knowledgeable about new trends and approaches in education
  • sensitive to the diversity and heterogeneity of students
  • passionate advocates for education, constantly seeking to create learning opportunities for themselves and their students
  • engaged and collaborative members of a learning community

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the SEGi University College Bachelor of Education (Hons) programme will be well qualified for employment as teachers in Malaysian schools.

Depending on the chosen specialisation, graduates will also be well qualified for employment in Child Care and Kindergarten contexts (Early Childhood Education); in Special Education and/or Disability Services and/or Human Services (Special Education Needs); in schools and/or language schools teaching English to non-English speaking students (TESL); and in a range of education settings providing advice and support (Guidance and Counselling).

Entry Requirements

  1. Pass in STPM with at least 2 principals;
  1. Completion of A-Levels with pass in 2 subjects;
  1. Pass in Foundation programme;
  1. Certificate in related area;
  1. Pass The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC);
  1. Pass Australia Capital Territory (Year 12) / South Australia (SACE) / Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) / Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) / South Australian Matriculation (SAM) /Tertiary Entrance Education (TEE) / Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) / Western Australia Certificate; or equivalent from other countries qualification;
  1. Pass any Diploma in related field with at least standard minimum;
  1. Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

Programme Modules

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Semester 1

  • Academic English
  • Introduction to  Education: Educational Philosophy, History and Policies
  • Communication and Thinking Skills
  • Sociology and Development of Children and Adolescents
  • Environmental Management and Technology

Semester 2

  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Pengajian Islam / Moral

Semester 3

  • Technology in Education
  • Pedagogy and Diversity
  • Educational Psychology 
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Education 
  • Guidance and Counseling  in Education

Semester 1

  • Ethics and Professionalism in Teaching
  • Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Planning and Organizing Supportive Learning Environments 
  • 2 Modules from Major Area of Study
  • Practicum 1

Semester 2

  • 2 Modules from Major Area of Study
  • Elective Subject 1

Semester 3

  • 3 Modules from Major Area of Study
  • Elective Subject 2
  • Classroom and Behaviour Management
  • Practicum 2

Semester 1

  • 2 Modules from Major Area of Study
  • Elective Subject 3
  • Practicum 3

Semester 2

  • Management  and Leadership in Education
  • 1 Module from Major Area of Study
  • Introduction to Research in Education

Semester 3

  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Business Ethics
  • Research Project: Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education

* A student must select three elective subjects from any of the other 3 groups of elective major subjects offered during the same semester outside of his/her own elective major.

List of courses/modules according to specialization:

Early Childhood EducationSpecial Education NeedsTESLGuidance and Counselling
Early Childhood in a Changing WorldIntroduction to Children with Special NeedsIntroduction to LinguisticsIntroduction to Counselling Psychology
Play and Learning in Early Childhood Language and Communication Disabilities in ChildrenEnglish Phonetics and PhonologyTheories and Techniques in Counselling
Assessment in Early ChildhoodInstructional Strategies for Children with Special NeedsEnglish GrammarIssues and Ethics in the Helping Professions
Collaborative Relationships in Early Childhood: Home, School and CommunityBehaviour Management for Children with Special NeedsApproaches to Teaching English as a Second LanguageGroup Counselling
Wellness in Early Childhood: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical EducationEarly Intervention and Support Services for Children with Special Needs Methods of Teaching Listening and SpeakingCareer Counselling
Arts Education in Early Childhood: Creative and Aesthetic ExpressionManagement of Special EducationMethods of Teaching ReadingDiversity, Counselling and the Helping Relationship
Social-emotional Learning, Character Education and Social Studies in Early ChildhoodInclusion for Students with Special NeedsMethods of Teaching WritingWorking with Disaffected Children
Communication in Early Childhood: Language and Literacy EducationSign Language in CommunicationMaterials and Resources for ESL ClassroomsFamily Counselling
Science and Technology Education in Early ChildhoodCommunity-based RehabilitationESL Assessment and Evaluation Child and Adolescent Counselling
Mathematics Education in Early ChildhoodCurrent Issues and Trends in Special Education Literature and Drama for ESL LearnersMental Health