HDFS 233 Intro to Early Childhood Education
Focuses on current issues in working with children and families in the early childhood profession. Students will become familiar with developmentally appropriate practice, legal and ethical issues, diversity, professionalism, and advocacy in early childhood care and education.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define developmentally appropriate practice and identify components of quality in early care and education. Apply National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional code of ethical conduct. Describe current issues in the field of early care and education and identify approaches to address each.