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CDV 496 - Directed Field Experience
The Directed Field Experience course is designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate their knowledge of child development from different courses through fieldwork. Students will work directly with children and families, in approved fieldwork locations, and attend a weekly seminar. Students will interpret their field experiences and observations in the framework of contemporary child development theory and knowledge. Student will hone their written and presentation skills and develop professional portfolios.
Who should take this course? This course is especially useful to those who have limited experience working with children or who want to diversify their professional experiences with children. The seminar provides students with an opportunity to process and consolidate their fieldwork experiences under the guidance of a fieldwork instructor. Students will reflect on their personal and professional goals and values to gain an understanding of their professional role.
* Prior job experience will not be accepted as a substitute for this course requirement.
* This course fulfills the 3-unit supervised field experience requirement for the Child Development Permit.
Students are required to complete 4 units of directed field experience: 3 units of directed field experience and 1 unit of seminar. Students taking CDV 496 - Directed Field Experience will be expected to fulfill the following requirements: