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Introduction to Early Childhood

This course is intended for students contemplating a career in education. It is designed to provide an overview of early childhood education and the development of children from Birth – Age 8. Concepts of developmentally appropriate practice, the learning environment, teachers, diverse learners, classroom management, and issues facing all schools. In addition, students will be introduced to beginning principles of planning and become familiar with the New York State Learning Standards. Field Observation: 20 hours of field observation is required.

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Universal Code: EDU0


Campus Courses

The following courses are associated with the Introduction to Early Childhood core course on the listed campus.

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Campus Course
Adirondack
ECS105
Broome
Cayuga
Cortland
Fulton-Montgomery
Herkimer
Jamestown
EDU2320
Jefferson
Mohawk Valley
Onondaga
Orange County
Suffolk
Tompkins Cortland
Westchester

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