Early Childhood Internship Progression

in HDFS

Courses
Before internship
During internship

HDFS 233—Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood

 

3 Credits

Examines current issues in working with children and families in the early childhood profession. Explores developmentally appropriate practice, legal and ethical issues, diversity, professionalism, and advocacy in early childhood care and education.

  • Prereq: CORE 100 or 300
  • Fulfills the Beyond OSU I and II requirement
  • Offered on Cascades campus in Winter term
  • Open to all majors

 

  

HDFS 330—Engaging with Children Ages 0-8

 

4 Credits

Develops skills in applying theoretical approaches to observing, recording, and interpreting the behavior of young children in order to design interactions that support learning in group settings. This course includes 20 observational hours in a preschool setting.

  • Prereq: HDFS 311
  • Offered on Cascades campus in Winter term
  • Open to all majors

 

  

HDFS 331-Practicum in Child Development

 

3 Credits

Practices engaging in an educational program designed for young children through observation and engagement in a preschool setting. Focuses on interaction techniques, classroom management, and implementation of curricula, based on developmental observation, research, and theory. This course includes 60 observational and interactional hours in a preschool setting.

  • Prereq: HDFS 330
  • Offered on Cascades campus in Spring term
  • Open to all majors

 

  

HDFS 433—Early Childhood Internship

 

10 Credits

Students will complete an internship with a focus on curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, individualization for diverse student needs, and communication with students. This course includes regular class meeting sessions and 300 hours of work in a preschool or elementary school setting (K-2) within Bend-La Pine School District or Redmond School District.

  • Prereqs: HDFS 311, HDFS 330, and HDFS 331
  • Offered on Cascades campus in Fall term
  • NOTE: Students must secure their own site, submit a Handshake experience request, and obtain a course override before registering
  • Open to all majors