CDFS 492 - Child Development and Family Science Practicum

Description:
Supervised practicum experience in child development and family science. May be repeated up to 15 credits. CDFS 492 and CDFS 592 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Formerly FCL/FS 492; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: child development and family science major with minimum 2.7 plan gpa or by instructor permission.

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.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: EllensburgWinter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Online