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Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

Course Information

Subject

ECE

Course Number

214

Status

Active

Course Title

Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

Course Description

This course is an overview of infant and toddler early care and education programs. Emphasis is on the care and protection of very young children; developmentally appropriate curriculum; working with diverse families; the impact and interaction of the physical environment and social climate on the young child. This course includes a required field experience of 20 hours at a site determined by the Instructor.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: ECE 121 AND ECE 124 or EDU124 (both C or better), and current Illinois State Police criminal background check required.

Current medical documentation may be required.

PCS Code

1.2

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