Specific credit courses leading to a certificate of proficiency are available on the Meramec campus for the spring semester.
Registration is limited.
An overview of early childhood programs and curricula, historical and present, and an examination of qualities and skills necessary for working with young children. Observation of young children in various classroom settings will be an integral part of the course. Introduction to expressive philosophy of creativity for young children. Covers materials for stimulating imagination and creativity and teacher's role in usage. Stages of children's art also stressed.