EDEC 308 Pre-Practicum in Early Childhood and Infant/Toddler Mental Health II

This course is a prerequisite to Practicum in Early Childhood and Infant/Toddler Mental Health I. This pre-practicum requires 100 hours of structured and supervised early childhood experiences. Candidates apply knowledge, skills, and understanding about social, emotional, physical, and mental development of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. The supervising faculty, in collaboration with the site supervisor, assesses the candidate’s performance as a qualified professional who can work with infants and toddler or preschool children, and their families. The program oversees field placements in collaboration with school and community partners and early childhood faculty.

NOTE: Candidate must pass the field experience requirements in order to pass the course.  In accordance with CT law, districts may require criminal background and/or DCF child abuse and neglect registry checks to participate in the field experiences in this class.  Students are required to follow the background check policies of the district in which they are placed and are responsible for all associated fees.  CCSU is not responsible for district policies.