1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Designed to provide hands on experience in an organized child and youth program setting to include, but not limited to, child development centers, school-age care, and youth center setting. Students are evaluated on the implementation of programming, professionalism, and other areas conducted by self-evaluations and performance evaluations by program supervisors. Students must successfully complete the assigned programs dates of approximately 12 weeks (40 hours per week) to earn credit. Course is repeatable up to 12 credits. Additional repeats are allowed with instructor permission. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful Conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate applied skill to design and implement age and stage appropriate programming. 2. Design and teach program related activities such as arts and crafts, songs, games, aquatics, etc. 3. Apply effective and appropriate behavior management strategies and procedures. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of risk management policies and procedures and the ability to implement them if necessary. FA, SP, SU