Dec 05, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

ECED 200 - Programming 1: Introduction to Early Childhood Education


Description
This introductory course examines the fundamentals of early childhood education. Students will explore the importance of healthy and safe environments for children and their families while considering pertinent legislation, regulations, standards and best practices. Students will develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education based on their understanding and evaluation of the course topics. Course theory will be reinforced using Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 45 hours.