Early Childhood Education — study plan

Credit hours: 129
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Early Childhood Education study plan at Al-Jouf University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ED1151	Foundations of Islamic Education	2
PSY1131	Developmental Psychology	3
CI1141	Introduction to Teaching	3
ECE1111	Introduction to Early Childhood	3
ECE1121	Development of Artistic and Motor Skills	3

Level 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ITE1161	Integrating Technology in Learning	2
ECE1112	Childhood Legislation and Organizations	2
ECE1113	Maternal and Child Health	2
ECE1131	Childhood Psychology	2
ECE1114	Modern Trends in Child Education	3
ECE1115	Motor Education for Children	3

Level 3 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PSY1231	Learning Theories	2
ECE1231	Psychology of the Exceptional Child	3
ECE1241	Digital Education in Early Childhood	3
ECE1211	Religious and Social Concepts	3
ECE1232	Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood	3

Level 4 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PSY1232	Educational Psychology	2
ECE1233	Psychology of Play	2
ECE1212	Child Learning Environments	3
ECE1221	Children's Culture and Literature	3
ECE1213	Family and Community Partnership in Early Childhood	3
ECE1242	Curricula and Teaching Methods in Early Childhood	3

Level 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SPC1321	Foundations of Dealing with the Disabled and Gifted	2
ECE1311	Readings in Childhood in English	2
ECE1331	Early Childhood Problems	3
ECE1312	Development of Language Skills in Early Childhood	3
ECE1313	Early Childhood Environment Management	2
ECE1314	Applications of Play in Childhood	3
ECE1351	Field Experience (1)	3

Level 6 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE1332	Assessment in Early Childhood	3
ECE1333	Independent Study	2
ECE1315	Development of Mathematical Concepts and Skills in Early Childhood	3
ECE1316	Development of Scientific Concepts and Skills in Early Childhood	3
ECE1321	Children's Drawings and Their Developmental Stages	2
ECE1352	Field Experience (2)	3

Level 7 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SPC1421	Early Intervention	3
ECE1431	Child Counseling and Guidance	3
ECE1432	Development of Thinking Skills	3
ECE1441	Designing Programs and Activities in Kindergarten	3
ECE1433	Seminar (Graduation Project)	3
ECE1442	Global Curricula in Early Childhood	3

Level 8 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECE1451	Field Training in Early Childhood	12

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education

How many credit hours is Early Childhood Education at Al-Jouf University?

Early Childhood Education at Al-Jouf University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Early Childhood Education at Al-Jouf University?

The study plan for Early Childhood Education spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Early Childhood Education award?

Early Childhood Education at Al-Jouf University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.

Is Early Childhood Education offered at other universities?

Yes, Early Childhood Education is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.