The Early Childhood Studies program prepares knowledgeable professionals to work with young children and their families. The program is designed to promote understandings of child development and psychological processes; the ways sociological, historical, philosophical, political and cultural factors contribute to varied learning, development and educational opportunity; ethics; and practices that support emotional, social and cognitive development, including creativity, reflection, critical thinking and problem solving.
The program does not lead to or result in teaching certification or endorsement.
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