CC 200 - Early Childhood Education I

Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the student to Early Childhood Education. Examines the role and career of the Early Childhood professional. Introduces the student to NAEYC Core Values/Code of Ethical Conduct. Discusses the history and theory of Early Childhood Education. Discusses the social, intellectual, emotional and physical development of the young child; the child’s needs and how the Early Childhood professionals and centers meet these needs. Introduces the activities and materials of Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on literacy. Reviews regulations and what constitutes quality Early Childhood programs. Students are required to visit and write a report on one Early Childhood Education Center in the Buffalo metropolitan or suburban area.
Prerequisites: Completion of Developmental Reading and Writing (if necessary).
Concurrent Registration: CC 201
F/S (C)