Curriculum Document

Academic Department:

Behavioral Sciences

School Document Number:

LSS 04-04

Document Author:

Elsa K. Weber

Approved by School Date:

11/01/2004

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Document Subject: New Course: BHS 470 Supervised Experience in Early Childhood Programs

Justification: This course is a guided practical experience for students who are already working

in early childhood programs. Because there are few requirements for the professional preparation of

early childhood providers, there are many adults working with young children who have little or no

documented knowledge of the field. The course will offer an opportunity for these providers to consolidate foundational knowledge about early education and care in a guided practical experience.

Current: A similar course has been offered as a Psych 491 section

Proposed: BHS 470. Supervised Experience in Early Childhood Programs

Class 3, Lab 0, Credit 3

Semesters S, 1, 2

Prerequisites: Psy 361, BHS 216, 217, and 224, or consent of instructor

Impact on Students: Opportunity for students who already have bachelor degrees to consolidate

foundational knowledge of early childhood development, and to obtain a guided practical experience.

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department: None

Impact on University Resources: None

Impact on General Education Requirements: None

Revised:04/27