PY 3240 - Practicum of Early Childhood

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course will focus on development during childhood and the preschool years. Lectures and discussion will center on cognitive, psychological, and social development during early childhood, with selected topics to include environmentally-based skills development, management of problem behaviors and child abuse. This course will also include a practicum component, where students will be required to spend at least four hours a week in an early childhood setting, such as daycare or preschool. Minimum practicum requirements include keeping a journal and a term paper. This course is highly recommended for students who are interested in early child development, who plan on working with very young children, who plan on counseling young children, and/or who are majoring in early childhood education. Offered once a year. Prerequisites: PY3210 or Instructor permission.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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