EDU 203 - Theoretical Foundations in Early Childhood Education, 3 credit hours

Corequisite(s): May be taken concurrently with EDU 204
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of programs in early childhood education for grades Pk-5th grade. Attention will be given to the early childhood profession, its historical, philosophical, and social foundations, and how they influence current thought and practice. The purpose of the course is to develop candidates’ understanding of the theoretical underpinnings that influence instruction in early childhood education. The course will provide the theoretical basis, which guides teaching and learning. This course includes a 25-hour field experience in a preschool setting. These observation hours must be completed in addition to the contact hours required of the course.

This course includes a 25 hour field experience in a preschool setting.