EDUC 115
Intro to Early Childhood Educ (EDUC 115)
Intro to Early Childhood Educ
| Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 |
Course Description
Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on building a foundational understanding of the field of early childhood care and education. This foundation is built upon the major theories and theorists and their connections to appropriate curricula implementation in early childhood settings. This course introduces whole child development beginning at conception. This course includes an introduction to formative assessment through observation and objective data collection. Topics include: theories in early childhood education and pedagogy into practice experiences, formative assessment, developmental milestones, high-quality environments, critical periods, attachment, and relationship building with children and families. This course aligns to MDE B-K and PK-3 standards for teacher preparation and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards, Competencies ECE I and II. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring]
The information shown below is a guide to provide a general idea of course availability and is not meant to be used to plan your full schedule. Information may vary slightly from what is listed. For full course details please use the more robust course search in SMC Wired or consult an academic advisor.
| Day | Time | 365bet体育在线投注_365体育官网-365体育欢迎您 | Method | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 - 05/08/2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Dowagiac | Hybrid | Foster W Daugherty Building-706 |
Intro to Early Childhood Educ
| Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 |
Course Description
Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on building a foundational understanding of the field of early childhood care and education. This foundation is built upon the major theories and theorists and their connections to appropriate curricula implementation in early childhood settings. This course introduces whole child development beginning at conception. This course includes an introduction to formative assessment through observation and objective data collection. Topics include: theories in early childhood education and pedagogy into practice experiences, formative assessment, developmental milestones, high-quality environments, critical periods, attachment, and relationship building with children and families. This course aligns to MDE B-K and PK-3 standards for teacher preparation and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards, Competencies ECE I and II. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring]
The information shown below is a guide to provide a general idea of course availability and is not meant to be used to plan your full schedule. Information may vary slightly from what is listed. For full course details please use the more robust course search in SMC Wired or consult an academic advisor.
| Day | Time | 365bet体育在线投注_365体育官网-365体育欢迎您 | Method | Building |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025 | 12:40 PM - 02:10 PM | Dowagiac | Hybrid | Dale A Lyons Building-201 |
| 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025 | 06:15 PM - 07:45 PM | Dowagiac | Hybrid | Dale A Lyons Building-220 |
| 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Dowagiac | Hybrid | Dale A Lyons Building-201 |
The information shown below is a guide to provide a general idea of course availability and is not meant to be used to plan your full schedule. Information may vary slightly from what is listed. For full course details please use the more robust course search in SMC Wired or consult an academic advisor.