CDEV 169 - Special Education Practicum

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week to be arranged
Prerequisite: CDEV 150 or CDEV 152; CDEV 104, CDEV 107, CDEV 108, and CDEV 110; CDEV 115 or CDEV 116 or CDEV 117 or CDEV 118 or CDEV 119 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This practicum provides students with supervised experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children with special needs in a variety of early intervention and education settings, such as self-contained or fully-included day care programs, regional centers, or early childhood classrooms. Students will assist in the planning and implementation of intervention strategies and will work collaboratively with families as well as early intervention and special education professionals. Students will develop communication skills that are culturally sensitive towards the unique needs of children and families of children with special needs.

Note: Students are required to have proof of a current (within 2 years) negative TB test. LiveScan at the practicum site may also be required. Students are responsible for paying these fees.