CHLD 51 - Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education

    Recent Professors
    Caren Drezner, Maria Allis, Patricia Cruz Carrasco, Teresa Gonsoski
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    4–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this survey course of the early childhood education field, students will receive an introduction to the field of early childhood education, including overview of historical and contemporary models. Topics include an examination of developmentally and culturally appropriate principles as they apply to children's development, program components, teacher/child/family relationships, professional ethics, and career development. Students are required to observe and participate for 18 hours in a licensed early childhood program. The course is appropriate for students wishing to work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of childcare and educational programs.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm, Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Wed 10:30am–11:45am