ECE 1100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
This course focuses on professional ethics and issues in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field. Students will review historical and current trends related to ECE, and types of programs of early education and care. Center observation is required.
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Education
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes
Prereqs: NONE Approval of Department
Outcomes
- Describe characteristics of quality programs of early education and care for young children.
- Describe the influence of historical pioneers and events in the field of early childhood education.
- Describe professionalism in the field of early childhood education.
- Utilize information literacy skills to locate and use appropriate literature, organizations, and resources related to early childhood education.
- Identify current trends, and issues related to diverse families and communities and describe impact on the field of early childhood education.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3