Breadcrumb Home Early Childhood Education ECE104G ECE104G: Foundations of Early Childhood Education Download as PDF Class Program Early Childhood Education Credits 3 Theory Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 The course will focus on the six guidelines found within the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the history of early childhood care and education, current trends in the field as well as explore different program models through three program observations. Students will research potential career paths found in the early childhood field and examine the importance of play in early childhood programs. Semester Offered Fall semester