ECE 2996 — Practicum in Early Childhood Education
A study and application that adheres to ethical practices in early childhood education. Students must be employed or volunteer in a licensed childcare facility. Observation of the students work and evaluation of student skills are conducted by instructors following the NAEYC Associate Standards. Students must demonstrate competency in all areas observed and complete a minimum number of 90 hours in a daycare or classroom. An emphasis will be on the observation of physical development and health, cognitive, language, social and emotional development, emergent literacy, mathematical thinking, science and technology, social studies, and creativity and aesthetics.