DRAFT - 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2026  
DRAFT - 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

ECED 485 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

In this foundational course students explore historical and current research in early childhood education, primary models of curriculum and pedagogy in the field, and the relationship between critical aspects of young children’s development and the creation of integrated learning opportunities for all children, including children at risk.