EDC 216 - Social Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits A required multidisciplinary course for prospective early childhood teachers. Perspectives from such academic disciplines as philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics are brought to bear on early childhood education in its relationships with contemporary society and with later education. The major purpose of this course is to bring the student to an initial understanding of how values, attitudes, and structures in society as a whole influence the education of young children. (LA&S) Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 151, and a GPA of 2.75

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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