ECEF 1031 Introduction to the Child in Family/Community Relationships
This course is an examination of the developing child in a social context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school and community emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. This is a general education course not open to students with credit in Early Care, Education and Family Studies 1531. This is designed to be taken as an associate degree applicable/non transferable course in preparation for the lower division eight (LD8) as designed by the Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP). See www.childdevelopment.org for more information on LD8. It also satisfies a core requirement as part of the Child Development Matrix.
Distribution
Social Sciences
Advisories
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture