2026-2027 Course Catalog

ECE 200 Home Visiting in Early ChildhoodEducation

introduces students to the purpose, practices, and professional skills of home visiting in early childhood education. Students will explore evidence-based home visiting models, strategies for building trusting relationships with families, and culturally responsive approaches that support child development and family well-being. Emphasis will be placed on communication, documentation, ethics, and collaboration with community resources. Stuents will apply knowledge through interactive projects, reflective assignments, and engagemeith with Decatur-area agencies. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; group requirements include early childhood education (AAS and ALS only); areas of concentration include early childhood education (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).

Credits

3.0

Division and Department

Liberal Arts / Early Childhood