Practicum

Practicum Coordinator:  Joan C. Turner, Ph.D.

 

While completing the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study) program, you will have the opportunity to apply knowledge you've acquired in the classroom into practice with over 500 hours of practical, hands-on experience in such settings as schools, hospitals, residential youth programs, community-based services, and early intervention programs.  This four-year degree program is a great foundation for further study in education, speech-language pathology, social work, counselling, or graduate school in child and youth study.

CHYS 2251
Practicum I: Preschool

half unit
Prerequisite: CHYS 2208 or 2209 (may be taken concurrently)
Field experiences in preschool settings in conjunction with seminars which examine these experiences in relation to theories and methods of working with young children. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days.

CHYS 3351
Practicum IIhalf unit
Prerequisite: completion of 10 units of credit including CHYS 2208, 2209, 2251 and PSYC 2222.
Field experience in settings for children with special needs in conjunction with seminars which relate the experiences to theories and methods of working with children with special needs. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days. Note: Students who have received credit for CHYS 2252 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS 3352
Practicum IIIhalf unit
Prerequisites: completion of 10 units of credit including PSYC 2222, CHYS 2251 and 3351. Placements in youth/adolescent settings require CHYS 3320 and 3370; placements in early intervention require CHYS 3301; placements in administration require CHYS 4407. CHYS 3301, 3320 and 4407 may be taken concurrently with practicum.
Field experience in a wide range of programs for children, youth and families in conjunction with seminars which examine relevant issues and the relationship between theory and practice. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days.

CHYS 4451
Practicum IVhalf unit
Prerequisites: completion of 15 units including CHYS 3352, 3370 and all specific prerequisites for placements as noted for CHYS 3352
This practicum provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in a wide range of services for children, youth and families related to their interests and future goals. Requirements of each placement are developed individually with the placement and supervisor. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days. 

Outside
Important Dates for CHYS Students:

 January 2012:

4 - Classes begin

10 - Mandatory winter practicum meeting

10 - Last date to submit valid Criminal Record check to practicum coordinator

17 - First day of practicum

March 2012:

 

8 - Mandatory summer Session Practicum Meeting

 

29 - Last day of practicum 

April 2012:

23 - Summer Session I Practicum (01) beings

 


 

May 2012:

22 - Summer Session  I Pracitcum (02) begins 

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