ECED 290 — Practicum II in Early Childhood Education and Administration
Formerly ECED 405. The student is placed in one early education setting that could include: an early school grade, a child care center, or a Head Start program. The age group for this practicum is one of the following: B-3, 3-5, or 5-8. Both the type of program and the age group will differ from the ECED 280 Practicum I experience. A minimum of 12 hours per week, for a total of 150 hours, is required. Management skills such as personnel hiring, supervision, and evaluation, as well as understanding the regulations that govern group care are developed. The student will also understand the importance of addressing multicultural issues, parents and community support, and interaction, and assume the responsibilities for the full range of teaching and care giving. Education (formerly ECED 401) and ECED 285 Seminar I in Early Childhood Education (formerly ECED 407) both completed with a grade of B- or higher; or departmental approval. Pre/ Management of Child Care Programs. Co-requisite ECED 295 Seminar II in Early Childhood Education.