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Language Development & Literacy in Early Childhood

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course explores language development from infants through primary-aged children. Topics include speech and language processes for communication, language development stages, theories of language acquisition, assessment of language development and activities to foster language development. Attention is given to linguistically diverse populations as well as to children who language development is different from the expected norm. Also explored are theory and research on literacy development, including selection and development of pre-reading/pre-writing and reading and writing curricula for preschool, kindergarten and primary grades. Emphasis is on development of literacy in the primary grades. 10 hours of clinical experiences.

Prerequisites

ECHD 201 and ECHD 211 or PSYCH 241

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Lianna Pizzo

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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