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Early Childhood Education: Foundations

School of Society & Culture Graduate

Course Title

Early Childhood Education: Foundations

Course Description

This course introduces students to the field of early childhood education. It provides an overview of different program models, policy and advocacy issues, current research on early child development and education and state and national program standards. A course in human development is a prerequisite.

This course aims to prepare early education graduates who are committed to the provision of quality early childhood education for each and every child and their family. Using evidence-based practice, this course emphasizes the values of equity and inclusion in supporting students to develop skills that will prepare them to work in diverse early education learning environments.

Students will spend a minimum of 15 hours visiting different early childhood settings.

Academic Level

Graduate

Instructor Consent Required

No

Credits (Min)

3

Repeatable

No

Saint Michael’s is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College is a member of the College Board, Vermont Higher Education Council, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Vermont Campus Compact, and Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Saint Michael’s College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. It does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment, on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical characteristics. Members of the College are encouraged to communicate in a gender-neutral manner. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change its policies without prior notice.

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