CHD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood

Credit(s): 3.5
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 3, 1

This survey course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including historical perspectives, basic values, structure, organization, and programming in early childhood. Professional practices of early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance personal skills of children at these ages and stages of development. Examination of the students personal qualities in relationship to the expectations of the field is addressed throughout the course. Students will spend a minimum of 15 hours of direct observation in a variety of early childhood settings. IAI Course No. ECE 911
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AA, AS, AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.1)

Offered: Fall
General Education: Not Applicable, Elective Only