EEC 1000 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Miami Dade College

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Description:

Introduction to Early Childhood Education is the first in a sequence of four courses in Early Childhood Education. The major areas of study include: Early Childhood history, societal and family influences on young children, child growth and development, techniques of observing and recording behavior, recognition of and dealing with physical child abuse, characteristics of quality programs and teachers. (The modules on child development, guiding behavior, and physical child abuse satisfy H.R.S. requirements as mandated by the State of Florida.) EEC 1000 combines three hours per week in the college classroom with a supervised field experience of at least forty hours per semester. Prerequisite: Must earn a grade of C or batter. (3 hour lecture)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mdc.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(305) 237-8888

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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