Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development
Curriculum Structure
Enquiries Information
Application & Admissions
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Programme & Curriculum
Contact: Dr Lilian Chau (Programme Director)
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Candidates are required to complete courses totaling not fewer than 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development degree. These courses must comprise:
- 84 credits in the Major in Applied Child Development (including the final year project (6-credit) as a Capstone Requirement)
- 6 credits in English in the Discipline course
- 12 credits in Common Core courses
- 18 credits in elective courses
| First Year of Study | Second Year of Study | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Language Enhancement | 6 | - | 6 |
Common Core | 12 | - | 12 |
Core Courses | 42 | 42 | 84 |
Elective | - | 18 | 18 |
Total | 60 | 60 | 120 |
Below are some examples of the core courses included in the BSc(ACD) programme:
Perspectives on Early Childhood Development and Learning
Cognitive and Language Development
Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development
Development and Education of Young Children with Special Needs
Observation and Assessment of Children and Early Childhood Programmes
Child Development and Public Policy
Independent Project
Field Experience
Here are some examples of elective courses*:
- Children's Play and Learning
- Bilingualism in Young Children
- Children, Arts and Technology
- Guidance and Counseling in Early Childhood Education
* Not all elective courses will necessarily be offered every year.
