SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
CRN: 74744
Section: ECH 101-701
Credits: 3 credit hours
Availability: 25 (Capacity: 25)
Dates: 08-31-2026 – 12-11-2026
Instructor: Penelope Lupo
SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES:
Online Study (Asynchronous)
Study online anytime; no mandatory meeting time
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite or Corequisite of ECH 110. Recommended background: PSY 215 . Students will study the history and development of Early Childhood Education. Students will study diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice from a historical and current perspective in the context of social structure and systems in an effort to develop skills that promote rights, access and equity in Early Childhood Education. The needs of children (birth through 8 years) will be studied for the purpose of applying the principles of growth and development to the use of appropriate materials and activities. The development of skills to work with children, families and the community will be emphasized.
INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?
There are several ways to register for this course, depending on the type of student you are.
- If you wish to attend Cayuga as a first-time student seeking a degree, you can review the Admissions process to get started.
- If you are a returning Cayuga student from the previous semester, you can log into your myCayuga account and self-register.
- If you are interested in taking this individual course for transfer credit, view our Non-Degree Student page for information on how to register.