ECED 470 Practicum: Early Childhood Education Specializations

4 credits

Students will select a topic related to an area of specialization in ECE and will research, design, implement, and report on their work using a variety of methods.

Prerequisites: ECED 420, ECED 430, and ECED 440

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Formulate a thesis topic to investigate and research an area of interest in relation to programs for young children

Design a plan to utilize the research to improve early childhood experiences for young children and their families

Assess the effectiveness of the plan and strategies through detailed evaluations

Create a culminating project presentation related to the area of specialization and learning experiences
Total Hours: 100 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 90