Child Development Practicum

Catalog description

On-the-job experience under the supervision of the Education Department with cooperating early childhood locations. Practical application knowledge under the framework of: NAEYC, Council for Professional Recognition, State of Michigan B-K Standards, Head Start, GSRP, and State of Michigan Quality Pre-K Standards. Demonstration of the ability to design and implement curriculum, communicate with families, complete accurate assessment, use of technology, and culturally diverse implementation. A total of 480 hours of fieldwork are required in a center-based preschool with 3-5 year olds.