Course Information

Prerequisite: Child Development

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1.0

This course provides an overview of early childhood care and education, including the basic values, structure, organization, and programming in early childhood. Students explore their own relationship to the early childhood field and are required to observe in a variety of settings. Students develop skills in program development and in assisting with children’s and adult’s activities. Learning experiences involve actual work with children. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities, communication skills, human relations, and the service needs of clients in the occupational area. State and local regulations governing care centers are introduced. Students who successfully complete this course as well as Early Childhood Occupations 2 may have the option of dual credit through Lewis & Clark Community College. Regional Course Code for Early Childhood Occupations 1: H312 & H313