Length:
Minimum 90 hours of supervised practicum/field experience.
Location:
Various child care facilities associated with the Caritas Training Center
Instructional delivery format:
Traditional classroom model
Instruction:
Under the direct observation and supervision of a head teacher, the students observe children and write assignments relating their observations to class discussion, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, read articles and textual materials, keep a journal, and view videos to support the concepts, philosophy, and approach presented in the lecture.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as a supervised field experience or internship in Early Childhood Education or Child Care (5/99).