Advanced Diploma in Human Development- Early Child Development
The Human Development Program (HDP) offered an advanced diploma in Early Child Development from 2007 to 2016.
The programme was designed
to prepare professionals engaged in health, education and social development
sectors for capacity
building in ECD through a
critical examination
of current knowledge and practices.
This program attracted students from all over the world, and a total of 114 students successfully graduated with this advanced diploma during this period.
| Year | No. of students
| Local | International |
| 2008 | 14
| 11 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| 2011 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 2012 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 114 | 101 | 13 |
The program provided students with a comprehensive understanding of early child development, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to work in various roles within the field. The curriculum covered various topics, including child psychology, early education, developmental milestones, and effective teaching strategies.
HDP's advanced diploma in Human Development- Early Child Development made a significant impact by producing a cohort of graduates who were well-prepared to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and these graduates are bringing a real diffence in their fields of interests. This program likely contributed to the professional development and success of its graduates, as well as to the advancement of the field of early child development as a whole.
