FCL 492 - Family and Child Life Practicum

Description:
Supervised practicum experience in family and child life. May be repeated up to 15 credits. FCL 492 and FCL 592 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Formerly FS 492; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: family and child life major only.

Credits: (1-6)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Practice skills in communication and interaction with children and/or families as they directly interact with children and/families at their practicum site.
Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in a work environment.
Apply skills they have developed in Family and Child Life courses at their practicum site.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources, agencies, and organizations.
Evaluate their progress toward goals and professional development in their practicum experience.
Analyze experiences at their practicum site and design programs or interventions to address unmet needs at their site.