Early Childhood — study plan

King Saud University College of Education

Credit hours: 138
Levels: 8
Courses: 48
Degree: bachelor

The Early Childhood study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
انجل 100	English Language	6
نهج 101	University Skills	3
احص 102	Principles of Statistics and Probability	3
تقن 102	Computer Skills	3
فجب 101	Fitness and Health Culture	1

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
عرب 100	Writing Skills	2
ترب 102	Foundations of Islamic Education	2
روض 102	Introduction to Kindergarten	2
روض 104	Designing Activities in Early Childhood	2
نفس 111	Developmental Psychology (1)	3
روض 160	Social and Religious Upbringing	2
نهج 160	Introduction to Learning and Teaching	2
روض 262	Child Health and Safety	2

Level 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
نفس 222	Educational Psychology	2
روض 224	Comparative Childhood	2
روض 240	Childhood Organizations and Legislation	2
وسل 242	Technology Integration in the Learning Environment	2
روض 252	Learning and Teaching Artistic and Motor Skills	3
روض 253	Modern Trends in Child Education	3
نفس 323	Learning Theories	3

Level 4 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
روض 211	Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Kindergarten	2
روض 237	Psychology of Play	3
نفس 240	Educational Assessment	2
روض 250	Kindergarten Curricula	2
روض 290	Learning and Teaching (Language Skills)	2
روض 320	Critical Readings in Childhood in English	3
روض 330	Childhood Problems	2

Level 5 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ترف 201	Children's Drawings and Their Developmental Stages	2
خاص 310	Introduction to Special Education	2
روض 322	Learning and Teaching (Mathematical Skills)	3
نهج 323	Technology-Enhanced Learning	2
روض 338	Children's Literature	2
روض 341	Management of Nurseries and Kindergartens	2
روض 342	Play Applications in Childhood	2

Level 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
روض 282	Independent Study	2
روض 323	Child Counseling and Guidance	3
ادت 333	Continuous Professional Development	2
روض 380	Measurement and Evaluation of the Preschool Child	3
روض 390	Psychology of the Exceptional Child	3
روض 430	Learning and Teaching (Science Skills)	2
روض 438	Child Culture	2

Level 7 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
خاص 255	Introduction to Giftedness and Creativity	3
روض 423	Child Counseling and Guidance (2)	3
روض 450	International Curricula in Childhood	2
روض 480	Seminar in Kindergarten	3
روض 482	Field Applications in Early Childhood	3
روض 495	Learning and Teaching (Early Childhood)	2

Level 8 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
روض 499	Field Training (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

How many credit hours is Early Childhood at King Saud University?

Early Childhood at King Saud University requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.

How many years is Early Childhood at King Saud University?

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

What degree does Early Childhood award?

Early Childhood at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.

Is Early Childhood offered at other universities?

Yes, Early Childhood is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.