The following intensive courses in the Early Childhood Program include two courses, each requiring field experience.

Birth – 3rd Grade Teacher

ECED 2120/2121: Curriculum Development through Play: Birth – Age 4*

• This course requires students to complete 45 hours of hands-on experience in an early childhood center with children aged from birth to 4 years of age throughout the CNM semester.
• Due to limited after-school time options, students should plan their schedules to complete observation time Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Students must complete an online application for placement in an environment approved by the CNM Education Department.

ECED 2130/2131: Curriculum Development and Implementation: Years 3 to 3*

• This course requires you to complete 45 hours of hands-on experience in an early childhood center or elementary school classroom with students in preschool through third grade.^rd Assess throughout the semester.
• Due to limited after-school time options, students should plan their schedules to complete observation time Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Students must complete an online application for placement in an environment approved by the CNM Education Department.

*These two hands-on experiences must be completed in different settings for different age groups and approved/verified by the education department. A student may be required to undergo her two separate background checks for these two courses. Students who complete field hours at an early childhood center are required to complete a background check at CYFD. Students who complete an apprenticeship at a public school must have an approved school district clearance separate from their CYFD clearance.

• For both Birth-3 grade concentration courses, students will receive an email with information about applying for field placements after enrolling in the course.
• All students are required to complete an online placement application to complete field hours.
• All students taking the above courses in Birth – Year 3 Intensive are required to take and pass a background check. Students are responsible for paying the background check fee. Information about obtaining a background check will be included in the email students receive just before the semester begins.

program management

ECED 2140/2141: Developing Effective Programs for Diverse Learners and Their Families and Practices

ECE 2280/2281: Professional Relationships and Practice

• Both courses in the Program Management Intensive require students to complete 45 hours of field experience over the semester. Most students enrolled in these courses complete a few hours at their current workplace. Students needing assistance with these courses should contact their faculty member or Field Experiences Coordinator.

Early Childhood Family Studies Certificate**

ECE 2240/2241: Child Growth and Development and Practice

ECED 2150/2151: Relationships and Reflective Practices in Early Childhood Family Studies and Practice

• Both courses in the Early Childhood and Family Studies Intensive Course require students to complete 45 hours of field experience throughout the semester. Most students enrolled in these courses complete a few hours at their current workplace. Students who need assistance with these courses should contact their faculty member or Field Experience Her Coordinator.

**Previous family infant studies