Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care - ELCC 1002

This survey course focuses on understanding the goals and essential components of developing successful early childhood programs. By studying the role of early childhood professionals, students will gain insight into their own philosophy of early childhood education.

Note: Restricted to Early Learning and Child Care and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20518 A01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20519 A02 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20520 A03 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20521 A04 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41421 A01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41422 A02 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41423 A03 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41424 A04 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41425 A05 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 41426 E01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11448 A01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11449 A02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11450 A03 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11451 A04 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11452 A05 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20822 A01 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20823 A02 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20824 A03 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20825 A04 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20826 A05 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 41427 O01 No

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