PSYC 418 Early Childhood Studies Practicum

This practicum is for students interested in working with young children. Students apply their knowledge and skills within a community-based program, school, or agency serving young children from birth through age five. Students are required to complete observations, plan activities and facilitate children's learning. The practicum includes required hours in the field as well as lectures and assignments. Note: This course is reserved for Early Childhood Studies students.

Prerequisites

PSYC 357: Observing and Assessing Young Children: Birth Through Age Five and PSYC 415: Principles of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood and PSYC 359: Positive Behavior Guidance

Special information

Note: This course is reserved for Early Childhood Studies students. Grading is Pass/No credit only.

4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 20, 2019 to present

Learning outcomes

General

Create developmentally appropriate curriculum plans based on individual children's needs and interests within the context of family, culture, and society.
Demonstrate the ability to use guidance and classroom management techniques to support the social and emotional development of young children.
Develop positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other professionals, and families and work effectively as a member of a professional team.
Document observations and demonstrate the ability to interpret and use assessment and screening results to make curriculum decisions and communicate with parents and professionals.

Spring 2025

Section	Title	Instructor	books	eservices
01	Early Childhood Studies Practicum	Frankard, Heidi Lin Malloy Cook, Carmen R	Books for PSYC-418-01 Spring 2025	Course details for PSYC-418-01 Spring 2025