Early Childhood (EARLYCHD)

Courses

EARLYCHD 540   NUTRITION AND HEALTH: EARLY CHILDHOOD   3 Units

This course pertains to the needs of the young child of from infancy through the third grade, with emphasis on knowledge of nutrition, safety, and health in homes, community and school settings. It is a hybrid class, meeting on-line in-lieu of some regularly scheduled class periods.
PREREQ: RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS WITH A DECLARED MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EARLYCHD 711   EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE   3 Units

A study of the historical and theoretical foundations; current models and practices; and significant research regarding early childhood education.

EARLYCHD 713   TRENDS IN CURRICULUM FOR THE PRE-SCHOOL/PRIMARY CHILD   3 Units

This course is designed to give students sufficient skills to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum for children from ages 3-8.

EARLYCHD 714   CURRENT ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION   3 Units

Identification of significant issues and consideration of research having an impact on emerging trends as well as current practices in early childhood education.