ECED 352 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course presents an introduction to current issues and trends in the education and development of young children, such as accessibility and quality of child care, infant/toddler programs, television viewing, bilingual education, and violence in children’s lives. Students also become acquainted with various advocacy strategies, program options and child care policies. As a broader context for this introduction, the history of early education is examined and community involvement is encouraged. A field study of an early childhood program is required. Offered at least once per year.

Prerequisite(s): SPED 224 and ECED 351 or permission of instructor.