This course will provide students with an introduction to the practical field of early learning and child care and the opportunity to observe children in a variety of settings. For one day a week during the first six weeks, students will observe in a variety of settings one day a week. For the next six weeks, students complete the practicum by working with children in one setting (20 hours/week). An integration seminar will provide students with the opportunity to discuss and integrate these observations in relationship to theoretical concepts obtained in prior classes.

Prerequisites: ELCC 111, ELCC 112 & ELCC 114.