2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

EDEC 208 History & Foundations of Early Childhood Education

This course provides an overview of the historical, philosophical and educational influences in the field of early childhood education. Students will examine and discuss notable theorists, resources and foundational theories that have impacted child development that are embedded in current evidence-based early childhood education programs. This course will also introduce historical and cultural perspectives, organization, and evidence-based practices in early childhood, and identify current issues impacting early childhood education.

Credits

3

General Education

Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring