APSY 7611 Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

Focuses on learning (including behavioral, cognitive, and information processing approaches), motivation, and social development, while incorporating the role of play in the learning and development of the young child. Examines individual differences and the effects of special needs on learning and development, as well as program implications.

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
LSOE
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.81 / 5

Based on 28 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Mariela Paez
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.96/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Mariela Paez · Campion Hall 300 M 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered