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EDUC Courses:
EDUC 3101 - Professionalism and Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field

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(5 credits)

The landscape of early care and education is constantly changing. Education professionals in this course examine these changes, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the early childhood teaching professional in infant/toddler and preschool settings. Education professionals explore the complexities of developmentally appropriate practice and learn what it means to be an advocate for children, their families, and the profession itself. They engage in discussions and assignments that emphasize the importance of keeping up with current research in the field and engaging in professional activities and organizations to ensure continual professional growth and learning.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.