EDEC - 4899 Practicum in Early Childhood (3-9)

Culminating experience in EC centers/agencies serving children birth-Kindergarten. Experience consists of three campus seminars and two field formative evaluation visits implemented by assigned EC faculty. Students shadow ECE leadership-level professionals for maximum of eight hours a week engaging in activities related, but not exclusive, to directing/supervising faculty, designing/implementing management schedules, creating/overseeing curriculum, initiating/maintaining diverse family/community networks, developing/operating budgets, and applying relevant technology. Number of Practicum hours required will be determined by ECE Program Coordinator based on an analysis of prior work experience. Instructional Method: Supervisory Prerequisite: EDEC-3099, EDEC-2210, EDEC-2220; and minimum GPA 2.5; No more than 9 general education or specialization hours outstanding.