BS Early Childhood Education at BCSS prepares educators to work with children from birth to age 8 years. Following HEC Pakistan and NCHD guidelines, the programme covers child development theories, play-based l...
Faculty of Education · BCSS University
BS Early Childhood Education at BCSS prepares educators to work with children from birth to age 8 years. Following HEC Pakistan and NCHD guidelines, the programme covers child development theories, play-based learning, emergent literacy, numeracy foundations, social-emotional development and inclusive early childhood practices. Graduates teach in nurseries, kindergartens, pre-primary schools and early intervention programmes.
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | Core |
| PSY-101 | Child Development I — Infancy & Toddlerhood | 3 | Core |
| EG-101 | English Composition | 3 | General |
| SOC-101 | Sociology of Childhood | 3 | Core |
| PS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 | Compulsory |
| IS-101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2 | Compulsory |
| Semester 1 — Total Credit Hours | 16 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-201 | Child Development II — Preschool & School Age | 3 | Core |
| ECE-202 | Play-Based Learning & Pedagogy | 3 | Core |
| ECE-203 | Language & Literacy Development | 3 | Core |
| MT-ECE | Early Numeracy & Mathematical Thinking | 3 | Core |
| EG-201 | Communication Skills | 2 | General |
| Semester 2 — Total Credit Hours | 14 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-301 | Curriculum Development for ECE | 3 | Core |
| ECE-302 | Classroom Environment Design | 3 | Core |
| ECE-303 | Creative Arts & Expressive Arts | 3 | Core |
| ECE-304 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | Core |
| EDU-304 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 | Core |
| Semester 3 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-401 | Social-Emotional Learning & Behaviour | 3 | Core |
| ECE-402 | Science & Technology in ECE | 3 | Core |
| ECE-403 | Family & Community Engagement | 3 | Core |
| ECE-404 | Inclusive Education for Young Children | 3 | Core |
| ECE-405 | Children's Literature & Storytelling | 2 | Core |
| Semester 4 — Total Credit Hours | 14 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-501 | Micro-Teaching Practicum I — Preschool | 3 | Lab |
| ECE-502 | Emergent Literacy Methods | 3 | Core |
| ECE-503 | ICT & Digital Learning for ECE | 3 | Core |
| ECE-504 | Islamic Values in ECE | 3 | Core |
| EL-501 | Elective I | 3 | Elective |
| Semester 5 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-601 | Practicum II — Kindergarten Placement | 3 | Lab |
| ECE-602 | Educational Leadership in ECE | 3 | Core |
| ECE-603 | Outdoor & Nature Education | 3 | Core |
| ECE-604 | Research in ECE | 3 | Core |
| EL-601 | Elective II | 3 | Elective |
| Semester 6 — Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-701 | School-Based Teaching I | 4 | Lab |
| ECE-702 | Special Needs in Early Childhood | 3 | Core |
| ECE-703 | Trauma-Informed Practices | 3 | Core |
| EDU-704 | Professional Ethics | 2 | Core |
| Semester 7 — Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE-801 | School-Based Teaching II | 6 | Lab |
| ECE-802 | Research Thesis / Project | 6 | Core |
| Semester 8 — Total Credit Hours | 12 | ||