HDFS 233鈥擨ntroduction 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 星空影视 I and II requirement
Offered on Cascades campus in Winter term
Open to all majors
HDFS 330鈥擡ngaging 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鈥擡arly 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
