SSCE
Five Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) credit passes which must include English Language, Mathematics and any other subjects in the humanities or sciences at not more than 2 sittings.
Faculty of Education
B.Sc.Ed Early Childhood Education
Learn how young children grow, learn and develop during some of the most important years of their lives. Build the knowledge and practical teaching skills needed to create safe, engaging and supportive learning environments for young learners.
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4-Year Programme
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Learning + Development
NURTURE.
TEACH.
INSPIRE.
TEACH.
INSPIRE.
Programme
B.Sc.Ed Early Childhood Education
Duration
4 Years
Core Areas
Child Development + Teaching + Learning
Programme Overview
Help Build Strong Foundations for Young Learners
Early Childhood Education focuses on the important stages of a child's development from birth through the early primary years.
Quality early education can have a major influence on children's cognitive, social, emotional and academic development, making early-years educators an important part of a child's learning journey.
The programme equips students with knowledge of child development alongside practical teaching approaches for creating engaging, inclusive and supportive environments where young children can learn and grow.
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Understand Child Development
Explore how young children develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically during their early years.
02
Create Engaging Learning
Learn how play, creativity, storytelling and structured activities can support meaningful learning.
03
Support Every Child
Develop approaches for creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that recognise different children's needs.
Small Learners. Strong Foundations.
Entry Requirements
Your Route Into Early Childhood Education
Review the applicable admission requirements before submitting your application.
UTME
Minimum JAMB score of 150.
Beyond Graduation
Build a Career Shaping Early Learning
Early Childhood Education can support careers across teaching, childcare, curriculum development, early-years leadership, child development and education consultancy.
Early Childhood Educator
Support young children's learning, development and early educational experiences.
Preschool Teacher
Plan and deliver engaging learning activities for children in early-years settings.
Early Years Coordinator
Coordinate learning programmes, activities and early-years education provision.
Childcare Centre Manager
Manage people, activities and day-to-day operations within childcare settings.
Curriculum Developer
Create age-appropriate learning materials and educational programmes.
Child Development Practitioner
Support children's developmental needs through education and structured activities.
Education Consultant
Advise schools and early-years settings on teaching and programme development.
Early Learning Programme Officer
Support projects and programmes focused on children's learning and development.
Could You Help Shape a Child's First Experience of Learning?
Explore the requirements, review the programme fees and take your next step towards studying Early Childhood Education at Maranatha University Lagos.