CFS 292
Diversity in Early Childhood Programs
Prerequisites: CFS 191 and CFS 192
3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills to work
with children and families from diverse developmental, cultural, racial, and
socio-economic backgrounds. The exploration of the challenges families face in
living in a diverse society and who have a child with special needs will also be
reviewed. Implications of diversity for practice with various populations are
emphasized throughout the course. Influential theories and relevant research,
for professionals working with young children and families, are discussed.