在学士学位课程的前两年中，学生将专注于他们的一般教育要求，同时还要参加儿童早期教育课程。该专业教育部分使学生熟悉幼儿的心理，社会，文化，发展和认知方面。学生还开始参加有儿童学习要求的现场体验课程。进入教育学院的教师教育计划（TEP）后，学生将参加幼儿教育课程，包括数学，科学，阅读，语言艺术，美术和社会研究，学校和社区合作，和高级评估。在该计划的最后两年中，通过广泛的现场经验来发展学生的知识并练习技能，在此过程中，学生将扮演助教的角色。
This basic course in the growth, development, and learning of young children, prenatal through age eight, provides students with the theoretical foundation for becoming competent early childhood professionals. The course includes knowledge of how young children grow, develop and learn. Major theories of child development are integrated with all domains of development, including biological-physical, social, cultural, emotional, cognitive and language. The adult's role in supporting each child's growth, development and learning is emphasized. May be repeated up to 3 credits.<br><br>Incorporate understanding of developmental stages, processes, and theories of growth, development, and learning into developmentally appropriate practice. A.one Demonstrate knowledge of the interaction between maturation and environmental factors that influence physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and cultural domains in the healthy development of each child. A.two Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of individual differences in development and learning. Demonstrate knowledge of how certain differences may be associated with rate of development and developmental patterns associated with developmental delays and/or specific disabilities. A.three Demonstrate knowledge of the similarities between children who are developing typically and those with diverse abilities. A.four Demonstrate knowledge of the many functions that language serves in the cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of development in the formative years. A.seven Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental sequence of language and literacy, including the influence of culture and home factors. A.eight Demonstrate knowledge of how children acquire and use verbal, non-verbal, and alternative means of communication. A.nine Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among emotions, behaviors, and communication skills to assist children in identifying and expressing their feelings in appropriate ways. A.ten 1 Use appropriate guidance to support the development of self-regulatory capacities in young children. A.eleven