2025-2026 Academic Catalog

EDU-103 Foundations of Early Childhood Education

This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of various curriculum models and approaches in early childhood education. Focusing on programs for children from birth through grade 3, historical and philosophical foundations, learner characteristics, contemporary issues and career opportunities are introduced.

Credits

3 credits

Corequisite

Take RDG-095 or appropriate score on the placement test.  

Session Cycles

Fall Only

Yearly Cycles

All Years

Lecture Method

Lecture

Lecture Hours

45

Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

0

Simulation Hours

0

As Arranged Hours

0

Class Hours

0

Externship Hours

0

Independent Study Hours

0

Internships Hours

0