2026 Singapore Early Childhood Education Chinese Symposium 新加坡学前教育论坛
Through dialogue and the sharing of insights, the symposium aims to chart new directions for the next decade of early childhood Chinese education.
S R Nathan School of Human Development
NSHD
Established on 22 February 2018, the S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD) was renamed from the School of Human Development and Social Services. NSHD’s vision, Transforming Lives, Serving Society honours the late Mr. S R Nathan, Singapore's sixth president, a passionate advocate for social causes throughout his distinguished career in public service and the national labour movement. Mr. Nathan also served as the Patron of SUSS (2006-2011) and championed the university's focus on lifelong learning.
NSHD offers a comprehensive range of programmes covering various aspects of human development across the lifespan.
At the undergraduate level, we offer Bachelor degree programmes in Counselling, Early Childhood Education (in English and Chinese), Human Resource Management, and Sport and Physical Education; as well as Minor specialisations in Special Education and Ageing Studies.
At the postgraduate level, we offer ‘Graduate Diploma’ and ‘Masters’ programmes across a range of disciplines including Counselling, Early Childhood Education (in English and Chinese), Gerontology (Master’s and PhD), Human Capital Management, and Professional Life Coaching. Some of these disciplines also have continuing education (CET) courses offered through SUSS Academy.
Beyond teaching, NSHD is committed to research that shapes policy and enhances professional practice. Our faculty and administrative staff actively engage in applied projects and community outreach, putting our mission of serving society into action.
What Makes NSHD Different?
Comprehensive Human Development Aspects
Our programmes and courses covers many aspects of human development throughout our lifespan like Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, Counselling and Human Resource Management.
Shaping Policies & Enhancing Practices
We focus on research with an aim of influencing policies and improving practice in the academic disciplines we offer.
Community Engagement
We actively engage in applied projects within our community, with our academic and administrative colleagues frequently organising and participating in outreach programs.
Programmes & Courses
Undergraduate Programmes
We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma, Master's and Doctoral levels, in a diverse range of disciplines.
Graduate Programmes
We offer graduate certificate, graduate diploma, Master's and Doctoral levels, in a diverse range of disciplines.
Courses
We offer a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary range of over 200 courses each semester, at both post-graduate and undergraduate levels.
Our Students & Alumni
Learn more about NSHD student life from our alumni testimonials and celebrate their successes.
Hear from Our Students
Learn more on how university life at SUSS has broadened their perspectives as they challenge themselves by gaining new skills and pursuing new opportunities.
Celebrating our Students' Achievements
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our NSHD students, a reflection of their dedication, resilience, and passion for lifelong learning. Their successes embody the spirit of purpose-driven excellence within our community.
Awards & Scholarships
Explore the awards and scholarships open for applications to reward our NSHD students for their outstanding achievements.
Our Different Clusters
Explore life as a student in an inclusive environment that supports individual needs and enables students to realise their aspirations and positively impact others.
Counselling cluster
Undergraduate and postgraduate Counselling, Professional Life-Coaching and Expressive Arts therapy courses / programmes
Early childhood cluster
Undergraduate and postgraduate early childhood education courses / programmes in English and Chinese
Human Resource Management cluster
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses / programmes in Human Resource Management
Education cluster
Undergraduate courses / programmes in Special Education, Sport Education
Gerontology cluster
Graduate diploma courses / PhD programme in Gerontology
Our Centre - C-three (Counselling & Life Coaching)
Discover C-three, which enriches our programmes and supports student learning. It plays a unique role in advancing practice, research, and experiential education, contributing to our vibrant academic community.
C-three provides professional counselling and life coaching services to all SUSS students. As a teaching centre under NSHD, C-three offers SUSS Counselling students experiential learning opportunities to support their professional training and personal development.
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ET2 - Singapore’s Journey in Disability Care and Provision
This workshop provides an overview of Singapore’s evolving disability care landscape, covering common diagnoses and how they are understood within educational and social service settings.
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27Aug
On Being Human — Get Your Own Wings & Plant Your Own Tree in Your Mind
Join the second talk of the S R Nathan School of Human Development's new conversation series, "On Being Human"— Get Your Own Wings & Plant Your Own Tree in Your Mind.
Upcoming Events
Partnerships & Collaborations
Explore our research initiatives, where we advance knowledge and solutions in humanities and social sciences to address real-world challenges.
Discover opportunities to build impactful collaborations that advance knowledge and address real-world challenges.
Funded Projects
Singtel Touching Lives Fund
SUSS (Eunice Tan and Teng Yun) helped Singtel with its social good impact analysis, which is captured in the STLF Report.
Ageing as the Next Frontier
A virtual roundtable with leading corporate business executives in DE&I.
Realising Opportunities in Ageing Societies
Ageing as a Source of Innovation and Growth
Advancing ageing inclusion
A framework for future success
MSF-SUSS Family Counselling Certification Programme
Build a pipeline of family counsellors and equip them with the knowledge and skills to address family relationship issues in the community.
Teaching and Learning: Fostering Regional Friendships
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education in West Java, Indonesia, involved three key partners: the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), the Indonesian Kindergarten Teachers Association (IGTKI-PGRI) of West Java, and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
Op-Eds & White Papers
Join us in fostering impactful partnerships and collaborations that drive innovation and address pressing societal challenges.
Explore research informed insights that shape dialogue and address today's pressing challenges.
Opinion Pieces by Faculty Members
Are We Brave Enough to Let Our Children Play
This white paper has been written for a general audience of parents, caregivers and educators in Singapore.