ED 520 - Principles of Early Childhood Education

This course is designed to develop basic philosophical, planning, management, assessment, and implementation skills to support the development and learning of young children from birth to eight years of age. Developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood within the context of the school, family, and community are addressed. An accompanying field experience of 60 hours in a prekindergarten and kindergarten setting is required,

Corequisite: ED 521 - Teaching Experience: Early Childhood Field Experience.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Credit(s): 3