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Introduction to Infant & Toddler Care & Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0044 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0044
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the specialized needs of infants and toddlers with regard to language development, nutrition, motor and social abilities, and family-child relations. Types of programs serving infants, toddlers and their families, focusing on the design of optimum environments and curricula, will be studied. Special topic issues of health and safety, relationship to caring for infants and toddlers, etc. will be explored in depth.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req/Co-Req: ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0044

Enrolled / Capacity

13 / 25

Status

Open

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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