MA in Early Childhood Education 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,215 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In both Hong Kong and mainland China, early childhood education has been targeted by the government as a major area of expansion. Educators working in kindergartens, child care centres and related sponsoring bodies are charged with leading school-based improvements, and are increasingly held accountable in this regard. Kindergartens and child care centres must develop and drive their own quality programmes in line with global trends and local needs. This programme is designed to provide motivated early childhood educators with both the theoretical and applied knowledge as well as skills needed to lead successful improvements of early childhood education and to nurture children to attain a balanced development.

The objectives of this programme are to help students:

  • develop an in-depth understanding of the literature of whole child development and how it applies to early childhood education in Hong Kong and elsewhere;
  • understand the types of leadership necessary for principals, mid-level leaders, teachers and other educators to lead pre-schools successfully towards improved student development and learning outcomes;
  • develop knowledge-sharing and professional learning networks;
  • critically review the issues involved in the reform of as well as policies and practices related to early childhood education; and
  • become proactive in facilitating school-based curriculum and teaching reforms and institutional improvement.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In both Hong Kong and mainland China, early childhood education has been targeted by the government as a major area of expansion. Educators working in kindergartens, child care centres and related sponsoring bodies are charged with leading school-based improvements, and are increasingly held accountable in this regard. Kindergartens and child care centres must develop and drive their own quality programmes in line with global trends and local needs. This programme is designed to provide motivated early childhood educators with both the theoretical and applied knowledge as well as skills needed to lead successful improvements of early childhood education and to nurture children to attain a balanced development.

The objectives of this programme are to help students:

  • develop an in-depth understanding of the literature of whole child development and how it applies to early childhood education in Hong Kong and elsewhere;
  • understand the types of leadership necessary for principals, mid-level leaders, teachers and other educators to lead pre-schools successfully towards improved student development and learning outcomes;
  • develop knowledge-sharing and professional learning networks;
  • critically review the issues involved in the reform of as well as policies and practices related to early childhood education; and
  • become proactive in facilitating school-based curriculum and teaching reforms and institutional improvement.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
2.7+
79+

For a Taught Master’s Programme other than the Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive M.B.A.) Programme, the applicant shall have:

  • graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably:

  • hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education/Certificate in Kindergarten Education or its equivalent;
  • be serving as pre-school principals, supervisors, teachers, school development consultants, or government officials.  Applicants with no relevant professional experience, but who have taken specialized courses in equivalent programmes offered by recognized institutions, may also apply; and
  • pass an entrance examinations or interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
19,215 USD
International
19,215 USD

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