EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

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This course is designed for students who wish to critically consider the developmental science that has informed policy and program development; the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the study of young children and contributed to developmental trajectories that benefit some children while disadvantaging others; the changing roles of families; and the implications of these issues for policies affecting young children. In the United States, a national consensus supporting policies and programs that promote the well-being and educational access of young children is taking hold. PREREQ: ADMITTED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION POLICY MSE