This course is designed as an overview of early childhood care and education, including historical and cultural perspectives, structure, organization and programming. Examination of the student's personal qualities in relationship to expectations of the field is addressed throughout the course. A fieldexperiencecomponent of 20 contact hours of direct observation in a variety of diverse early childhood settings is required to examine and apply evidence based practices.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 3 sections
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SectionClass #08648
Days & timeTime not publishedAug 24 – Dec 18
LocationInternet Based Course WEB
InstructorSzymczak, Melissa C.
Section notes: Instructional method: Online
SectionClass #10405
Days & timeTu Th · 9:30 – 10:45 AMTh · 7:45 – 9:45 AMAug 24 – Dec 18
LocationA Building 1511
InstructorCaldwell, Rebecca A.
Section notes: Instructional method: Lecture; Final Exam
SectionClass #10406
Days & timeMo · 9:00 – 10:45 AMMo · 7:45 – 9:45 AMSep 7 – Dec 18
LocationA Building 2505Internet Based Course WEB
InstructorSzymczak, Melissa C.
Section notes: Instructional method: Lecture; Online; Final Exam