ECH/301
Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Course level: Undergraduate

Christine O.

BSA

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Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Cost per credit
$426
Total credits
3 credits
Resource fees
$180
Estimated course cost
$1,458
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This course provides an overview of early childhood education for children, birth through age 8. Historical foundations of early childhood education, the role of technology, professionalism, and trends and issues in education are introduced. Students will reflect upon their personal dispositional skills desired for an educational career and will create a personal philosophy of education.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Philosophy of Education

Recognize professional and reflective practices in the field of early childhood education.

Planning

Identify developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment practices for early childhood populations.

Early Childhood Education

Describe the history, theories, research and policies of early childhood education.