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Holy Family University Undergraduate Studies 2012-2013 > Course Descriptions > Education Courses > EDEC 201 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDEC 201 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDEC 101 and EDEC 102
Course develops basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes in students preparing to teach children in Pre K -4. Students develop their understanding of the field of early childhood education, the work that practitioners do with young children, and the theories that serve as the base for that work including historical, social, and cultural perspectives.
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