A study of the growth and development of the young child from birth through eight years from cognitive, language and literacy, social/emotional, physical, and psychosocial perspectives. Topics include risk factors, cultural diversity, inclusion, inequity, developmental variations, and patterns of specific disabilities.

The teacher candidate who completes twelve (12) hours in early childhood courses qualifies for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education. The courses required for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education are EDC 201, EDC 215 , EDC 315 , and EDC 350 .

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