school education to grade 3. B.Ed. (4 Years) Early Childhood Care and Education degree program at Virtual University of Pakistan is designed to equip prospective teachers with holistic and multidimensional understanding of the child, teaching strategies and an in-depth knowledge of educational challenges for early childhood education. The core objective of this program is to raise the content knowledge and equip prospective teachers in the area of child growth and development and the best ways to foster children's cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. It will also prepare the students for managing ECCE programs in an effective way and help them establish their own ECCE schools.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the program coordinator:

Dr. Nabeela Sulaiman

E.mail:  nabeela.sulaiman@vu.edu.pk

Ph: +92 (42) 99201531 (Ext: 3831)

Disclaimer!

The courses may be revised time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.

The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.

1. Equip students with a comprehensive foundation in early childhood care and education by fostering a deep understanding of child development theories, classroom management strategies, assessment methods, and the psychological and sociological principles underlying early education, preparing them for effective teaching and analysis in early childhood settings. 

2. Develop expertise in subject-specific content and pedagogy across core disciplines such as English, Urdu, Mathematics, General Science, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, and Geography, while staying current with technological advancements, incorporating ICT tools to enhance teaching and learning in Early Childhood Care and Education. 

3. Develop proficient educational leaders and managers with expertise in leadership principles, management practices, professionalism, organizational behaviour, and conflict resolution to foster and maintain positive learning environments. 

4. Foster strong educational research and curriculum development skills in students by encouraging the use of appropriate research methodologies, critical thinking, and reflective practices to address and adapt to modern challenges and innovations in Early Childhood Care and Education. 

5. Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through exposure to quantitative reasoning and evidence-based scientific methodologies.  

6. Encourage ethical and responsible citizenship by engaging with Pakistani history, ideology, Islamic principles, and human rights.  

7. Develop essential professional competencies in digital literacy, communication, writing, and entrepreneurship to support career development and lifelong learning.

Applicants with a 2-year Associate Degree in the same discipline (from an HEC-recognized institution) will be able to join the 5th semester of a BS program. Those with an Associate Degree in a different discipline or a conventional BA/BSc degree (annual system) must complete a bridging semester/deficiency semester to address academic deficiencies.

The minimum admission eligibility is a 2.00/4.00 CGPA for Associate Degree holders (semester system) or 45% marks for BA/BSc or equivalent (annual system). The University may set higher standards for specific programs.

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, online quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GMDBs), mid-term and final term exams, including teaching practicum for B.Ed. (4 Years) ECCE. The mid-term and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

From Fall 2025, to be eligible for the award of an BS-Lateral (2.5 Years) program, the student is required to complete at least 67 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.

Students are required to complete the teaching practice of 06 credit hours. 03 credit hours will be offered in bridging semester and 03 cr. hrs. and will be offered in semester VIII.

Note:  Prospective teachers will complete their Teaching practice in public and private schools (from Playgroup to Grade 3 level).
 

Students are required to complete the Research project of 3 cr. hrs. and will be offered in VIII semester. Students may select research topics of their choice with the approval of the student advisor/ supervisor. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the project.