B.A. in Early Childhood Education — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)
Faculty: Education · Admission code: CHEDN · 55 units · For students admitted in 2026–27
Students are required to complete a minimum of 55 units of courses as follows:
1.Required Courses47 units
(a)Educational Studies8 units
EDUC2120, 2240, 3201
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 2120 | Principles and Implementation of Curriculum and Instructional Design | — | A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM B-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| EDUC 2240 | Understanding Schooling and Education Policy in Hong Kong | A-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM | B-LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| EDUC 3201 [2] | Ethics and Professional Standards for Teachers | A-LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM Th 8:30AM - 10:15AM | B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM | — |
(b)Subject Knowledge29 units
CHED3160, 4120, 4140, 4220[a], 4340[a], 4350[a], 4360, 4410, 4510, 4530
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHED 3160 | Children’s Play in Early Childhood Education | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4120 | Language and Literacy Development in Young Children | — | --LEC: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4140 | Mathematics, Science, and Tech Experiences in Early Childhood | — | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4220 | Home-School-Community Collaboration for School Development | — | --LEC: We 9:30AM - 12:15PM Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4340 | Supporting Preschool Children with Special Educational Needs | --LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4350 | Assessment for the Development and Learning of Young Children | — | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4360 | Advanced Study of Early Childhood Development | --LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4410 | Fundamental Movement Skill and Rhythmic Activity for Young Children | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4510 [2] | Values Education in Early Childhood Education | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4530 | Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — |
(c)Research Experience7 units
CHED4320[a], 4540[a]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHED 4320 | Introduction to Educational Research | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4540 [4] | Research Project | — | -J01-PRJ: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM TBA | — |
(d)Internship3 units
CHED4550[a]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHED 4550 | Internship | — | -P01-PRA: TBA | — |
2.Elective Courses8 units
8 units of courses chosen from the following8 units
BECE3130#, CHED4150, 4210, 4310[a], 4330, 4370, 4520, EDUC2140, 3160, 3330, 4360, MUSC2545#, SPED3920
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECE 3130 | Art Therapy in Kindergarten Settings | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| CHED 4150 [2] | Children’s Literature | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4210 | Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Settings | --LEC: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4310 | Aesthetic Experience and Creative Expressions in Early Childhood | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4330 [2] | Personal Growth of Teachers | --LEC: Th 8:30AM - 11:15AM Tu 8:30AM - 11:15AM | — | — | |||
| CHED 4370 [2] | Counselling Young Children | — | --LEC: TBA Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM | — | |||
| CHED 4520 | Guided Study in Issues of Child Development | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| EDUC 2140 [2] | Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences in Education | A-LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM | B-LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM | — | |||
| EDUC 3160 [2] | Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) : Curriculum, Pedagogies and Practices | — | — | — | |||
| EDUC 3330 | Optimizing Learning and Development for Students with Diverse Needs I | A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM B-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| EDUC 4360 | Optimizing Learning and Development for Students with Diverse Needs II | — | — | Pre-requuiste: EDUC3330. | — | ||
| MUSC 2545 [2] | Music Therapy | — | --LEC: We 12:30PM - 2:15PM | ||||
| SPED 3920 | Human Growth and Health Education | — | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM |
Explanatory Notes
1.
CHED, EDUC and SPED courses at 2000 and above level as included in the Major Programme Requirement as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
[a]
Capstone courses