CDEV 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

This course is designed as an overview of early childhood care and education, birth through age eight, including historical and cultural perspectives, legal/government structures, and career pathways. Students analyze dispositions and competencies of highly effective, developmentally appropriate early childhood professionals. Theories of learning and development are explored, culminating in the development of a teaching philosophy. A  field experience component of 20 contact hours within diverse early childhood settings is required to examine and apply evidence based practices. Students are required to complete a criminal background check at the students’ expense prior to starting field observations.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall, Spring