Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

EDN 503 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education


Course Description: This introduction course is designed for students who are interested in early childhood and early intervention as professional careers. It examines the theoretical bases for teaching and early intervention with young children (birth through five years old) and their families.  Content includes an overview of the historical roots, current issues, program models, and goals of early childhood education as well as an introduction to the professional standards and organizations.  Particular emphasis is placed on environments and interactions that are responsive to children’s developmental, individual, and cultural needs.  Field experiences required.

Credit Hours: 3

Corequisite Courses: None
Prerequisite Courses: None
Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: None
Course Repeatability Course may not be repeated


ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Equivalent Courses: None
Undergraduate Crosslisting: None
Additional Course Fees: None
Course Attribute: None








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