Principles of Early Childhood Education

Catalog description

This course examines the historical and philosophical background of early childhood education as well as the regulations that govern early childhood education in both the public and private sector. Students will learn the foundational and interacting components for providing high quality early childhood education, birth-4th grade. The impacts of social, economic and cultural diversity on early learning will be explored as well as professional ethics and working effectively with families. Students will also be able to explore career goals and develop a career plan.