Involves actual work experience with infants and toddlers that gives the student an opportunity to apply knowledge of child development theory and principles of developmentally appropriate care and education. The course emphasizes exposing students in a practicum setting to the theories and research related to the development of infant, toddler, and two-year-old children. Ways of providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment that fosters the optimum growth and development of the individual child are also examined.
Corequisites
Concurrent enrollment in EDEC 3301, EDEL 3318, EDLL 3301, and EDTP 3301 and acceptance into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) or consent of the department dean are required. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA is required for all upper-level courses in the BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences) ECET (Early Childhood Education and Teaching) program.