Bachelor of
Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares you for a career in early childhood education, specifically in the formation of students in the preschool and elementary levels. The program provides a strong foundation of principles on early childhood care and education. You will be immersed in actual early childhood schools, centers and institutions that will enable you to experience the application of these principles.
Why take up Early Childhood Education at MC?
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Excellence – this means the College of Education demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications.
Offers a broad spectrum of childhood education courses which provide the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills in educating children, thereby enabling you to confidently take the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
Highlights a strong understanding of child growth and development, developmentally appropriate and child-centered approaches to teaching and learning, and knowledge of curriculum content areas.
Engages you in experiences that will enable specialization in nature pedagogy, peace education, gender fair education.
Provides plentiful opportunities not only to develop your qualities as future child specialists, but also to hone your artistic capabilities through art, music, theater and multimedia productions, and other forms that may be considered as the best and most appropriate channels for values education.
Engages learners to do collaborative work in solving real-life challenges through Project-Based Learning.
Prepares you to be of service to underprivileged children and children with additional needs in diverse settings.
Offers intensive practical teaching experience in various selected local and international schools in different learning modalities (face-to-face and online delivery)
First Catholic college in the Philippines to offer Early Childhood Education.
What Will I Study?
Below are some of the topics and core courses that you will take:
You will have a better understanding of Early Childhood Education: its fundamental concepts, historical, philosophical, theoretical roots and legal frameworks with focus on contemporary early childhood education programs in the Philippines.
You will learn theories and research findings in the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional domains of development of young children from conception through age 8 and how these relate to teaching and learning. You will have an understanding of children’s development using the power of observation.
You will learn about the importance of play and other developmentally appropriate practices and methods that will address the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the young learners.  You will have fun applying this knowledge by designing and implementing varied play-based learning activities for young children.
You will explore the fundamental principles, processes and practices anchored on learner-centeredness and other educational psychologies as these apply to facilitate various teaching-learning delivery modes to enhance learning. You will be guided to give extensive attention to the needs, interests and skills of the learners in designing a learning experience.
You will have actual classroom immersion in early childhood schools and centers as early as your first year. In field study you will gain experience through (a.) observation and (b) participation, you will progress to (c) teaching assistantship and (d) guided/ mentored classroom teaching.
Practicum Sites for Practice Teaching
Our students may do their internship locally or abroad. Below are some of our partner schools:
- Miriam College Grade School
- Summit International School Manila
- The RAYA School
- Member Schools of the South East Asian Teacher Project
Total Program Units: 164 units
General Education: 27 units
Professional Education Courses: 42 units
Specialization / Content Courses: 63 units
Special Topics: 3 units
Mandated Courses (PE & NSTP): 23 units
MC Required Courses (T101 & T102.2): 6 units
Standard Completion Time: 4 years
CHED Center for Development
The Department of Early Childhood Education is a designated Center for Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Â More Information >
Accreditation
This program has Level IV accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). More Information >
Career Paths
- Preschool Teachers
- Elementary Teachers (Grades 1 to 3)
- Researcher
- Children’s events organizer
- Content creator focused on children, parenting
- School owner
- Home-based service provider
- Educational resources developer
- Learning experience designer
- Children’s book author or illustrator
- Marketing focused on children
- Childcare Center Director
- School administrator
- Family support specialist
- Early childhood consultant
Activities
Meet the Faculty
April Easter U. Macan, MFLCD
Chairperson, Sr. Lecturer
Master of Family Life and Child Development, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Development, Family Education
Michelle T. Banzon-Godoy, M.Ed.
Master of Education with a major in E-Learning, Miriam College
E-Learning
Joyce T. Bruno, M.Ed, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
Masters in Early Childhood Education, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education
Celina Adele Y. Buensuceso, LPT, MEd(EC)
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Early Childhood Education, Monash University
Early Childhood Education
Mark Kenneth S. Camiling, MAEd
Sr. Lecturer
MA Education (Health Education), UP Diliman
Doctor of Philosophy in International Development (Education and Human Resource Development, Nagoya University, (candidate)
Health Education, Research
Cheyenne Jennifer M. dela Fuente, Ed.D.
Professorial Lecturer
MA Education major in Childhood Education, Miriam College
Doctor of Education major in Curriculum and Teaching, Miriam College
Curriculum and Teaching
Norman M.Diaz, M.S., MADE, LPT
Associate Professor
Master of Science in Mathematics Education; MA Designing Education, Goldsmiths University of London
Doctor of Education major in Curriculum and Teaching, Miriam College (candidate)
Kristine Ann G. Gazmen, MADE
Senior Lecturer
Masters in Designing Education, Goldsmiths University of London
Evalyn Hizon, Ph.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Masters in Home Economics, UP Diliman
PHD in Philippine Studies Major in Psychology, Anthropology and Social Work, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Education, Family Life and Child Development
Clarissa Carmelita M. Ligon, Ph.D., LPT
Associate Professor
MA in Special Education, De La Salle University Taft
Ph.D in Family Studies, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Family Studies, Teacher Training
Bettina Ramos-Luciano,
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Education major in Curriculum and Teaching
Ryan M. Noleal, LPT, MAEd, MLST
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum Studies), University of the Philippines
Master in Learning Sciences and Technology, University of Sydney
Learning Design, Curriculum Studies, Science Teaching
Geraldine C. Oris, MA, RPsy, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
MA Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
PhD (Candidate) in Education major in Curriculum Studies, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Education
Cristina Rowena S. Padilla, MA, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
MA in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Ph.D. (ongoing)
Literacy, Special and Inclusive Education
Maria Coney R. Garcia-Pallones, M.A.
Instructor, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
Master of Arts in Education major in Basic Education Teaching
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (candidate)
Ria Angela A. Sangel, MEd, LPT
Senior Lecturer
Masters in Education major in Early Childhood Education, Miriam College
Katherine Joy N. Santos, MGC, RGC
Senior Lecturer, Guidance Office Head
Master in Guidance and Counseling, Miriam College
Foundations of Guidance and Early Childhood Guidance and Counseling
Ramona Magdalena F. Victoria, MA Ed
Sr. Lecturer
Master in Education major in Childhood Education, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education
Maria Leonor G. Yap, MA
Sr. Lecturer
Masters of Family Life and Child Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman
Child Development
Marie Rose A. Yuzon, MAEd, LPT, MADE
Associate Professor
MA in Basic Education major in Preschool Ed, Ateneo de Manila University
MA Designing Education, Goldsmiths University of London
Early Childhood Education
