ECE121
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Business Social Sciences Div
CLC - College of Lake County
Subject
ECE
Course Number
121
Division
Course Title
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Course Description
This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical and cultural perspectives, organization, structure, programming, and evidence-based practices. Professional and evidence-based practices of highly-qualified early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance development and learning of each and every child between the ages of birth and eight. Considerations for diversity of culture, language, race, socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity, and ability will be included. Note: Students are required to complete ten hours of field observations in diverse early childhood settings. Current Illinois State Police criminal background check may be required.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Number Of Credits
3
PCS Code
1.1
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness
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