Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development

Curriculum Structure

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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.

Maryam Amir

Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development

Graduate

The programme offers flexibility in selecting ACD electives for a tailored educational experience aligned with specific interests and goals.

Chu Lok Yi

Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development

Current Student

The faculty offered many interesting and fruitful learning activities throughout my studies, such as guest speaker lectures, field experience in NGOs, and experiential learning. These have expanded my knowledge of different pedagogical approaches, which will be useful for my future career.

Lyra Pauline D. Yamat

Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development

Current Student

Choosing the BSc (ACD) programme has been an excellent choice. My first-year journey has been filled with countless opportunities to grow, learn, and explore within a nurturing environment that is filled with passionate, like-minded individuals — early childhood researchers and...

Akina Kwok

Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development

Graduate

I was given the opportunity to learn and understand first-hand the “Story Approach to Integrated Learning and Play-based Learning Approach” which was used in the kindergarten we visited. This is a precious experience that I have never had.