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ECD 491 - Early Childhood Capstone: Experiential PreK-3



Credits: 9

| Practicum: 27

Provides a culminating professional experience in a PreK-3rd grade setting during which students have substantial opportunities for sustained work in a real-world setting. Offers the teacher candidate professional-guided, practitioner supervision while practicing skills aligned with national and state standards relevant to early childhood teacher certification. Eligible teacher candidates may be able to complete this course option using a Student Teaching Intern Certificate (STIC).

Prerequisite: Current fingerprint clearance on file (although a L1 fingerprint card is required for admission, we want to make sure it hasn’t lapsed or expired between admission and capstone), completion of all BAS program of study coursework, OR Educator Preparation Programs Dean approval. For STIC candidates only, 3.0 GPA and passing scores on the Early Childhood Subject Matter and Professional Knowledge exams. 



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