ECE 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Early Childhood Education

Description:

This course, while examining the history and rationale for early childhood programs, provides an introduction to the theories of child development, the types and philosophies of children's programs, and the role of the early childhood professional which creates the foundation for Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Designed to provide an overview of the foundation and scope of the field, the course gives students a basic understanding of the field of early childhood education. Observation (PDE Field Experience Stage 1) experience in children's programs for a total of twenty hours is an integral part of the course. This course is a prerequisite or corequisite for all other ECE courss.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ECE-ECR

Corequisites:

ECE-ECR

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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