EDUC 300W - Intro to Early Childhood Education

4 credit(s)
Introduces the field of early childhood education. Examines the history and foundation of programs; mission and ethics; legislation and public policy; educational reform; appropriate goals for normative and special developmental needs within varied social and cultural contexts; and observational methodology. Requires 2 hours of weekly service learning in an early childhood classroom. Utilizes problem-based learning.
Core Requirement(s): International and Diverse Perspectives; Civic Engagement; Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above (30 more more completed credits), EDUC 260, and PSY 150.