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Introduction to Infant & Toddler Care & Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 7p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jennifer Kearns Fox

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* 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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