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LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR INITIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

CURRIC 663
Course Description

Historical foundations, basic theories, and contemporary patterns of instruction underlying educational programs for young children (3-9). Integrating and contrasting features of comprehensive curricula for the very young: play, communication, self concepts, health, arts, motor, literacy numeracy, science, and other areas of educational concern.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.88

0.31% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.88% from Historical

A Rate
84.09%

-0.88% from Historical

Class Size
44

79.59% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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