January 2025 University Catalog

ED5450 Early Childhood Education Practicum

This course is the required capstone course for learners in the master's Early Childhood Education specialization and is taken after completing all required coursework. Learners complete an 80-hour practicum and review the master's specialization outcomes in preparation for developing a final portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in early child education. This course requires access to a licensed daycare center, a preschool and/or a K-3 classroom. For MS Early Childhood Education learners only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Must be taken during the learner's final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and the completion, submission, and approval of a practicum application. Please refer to practicum and internship Campus resource pages for information regarding application due dates and site and supervisor guidelines. Completion of all required coursework.