GED 521 - Early Childhood Education: Foundations

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.

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.

Prerequisites:
One course in Human Development (Child and/or Adolescent).

Credits: 3 cr.