EDU 203 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): EDU 101, EDU 102X, EDU 103D.
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 (ages 3-8). 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 10 hour field experience in a preschool setting. These observation hours must be completed in addition to the contact hours required of the course.