CDEC 2384 - Cooperative Education-Child Development

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

(1-20) 3 hours Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. A capstone course designed to interrelate academic and vocational course lectures and labs with business and industry work experiences in a child care facility or early childhood educational programs. Under supervision of college faculty and a workplace supervisor, the student will achieve agreed upon workplace goals and objectives that will enhance the student's competency attainment in the areas of personal, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Weekly lectures will address key workplace competencies to enhance the employability of a technically competent graduate. (SCANS 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: 21 hours of child development courses including CDEC 1311, CDEC 1319, CDEC 1413, CDEC 2421 and PSYC 2308 as well as consent of the department chair. Requires a grade of "C"or better for credit to be validated.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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