ECED 2902 - Cooperative Experience

Paid practical work experience. Goals planned and implemented based on the needs of the early childhood site including the areas of appropriate environments, child development assessment, curriculum planning, family involvement and staff development. Presentation and discussion of child development topics and student’s coop experiences. Application of skills and knowledge acquired in previous terms. Work site and job description must meet program standards. A one-hour orientation is required at the beginning of the term.

Location: L
Credits: 4
Classroom Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 240
Prerequisite(s): Program Permission required to register. ECED 2450 and four of the five general education core classes. Open only to declared students graduating with an A.A.S. degree. Current first aid/CPR certification. ECED 1112 Applied Infant and Toddler Concepts required for Cooperative experience completion in an infant or toddler setting. ECED 1475 Professional In-Home Care required for Cooperative Experience completion in an in-home child care or nanny setting.