CHDV 277 - Working with Children in Diverse Communities

This is a praxis course coordinated by the Jumpstart program. Jumpstart is an innovative program that features intensive one-to-one adult child interaction. In this course you will help preschool children build language and literacy, social, and initiative skills- skills that provide the necessary groundwork for later academic and social success. Students work as interns in local early childhood programs and attend class sessions each week to receive training in appropriate early childhood development and education. The purpose of the course is for students to gain an experiential perspective concerning the influence of context and culture on the development of children. Students interested in children and families, social policy, education, sociology, psychology and related fields will find the course beneficial. Students who complete the required hours can be eligible for an AmeriCorps education award. Students must show proof of a TB clearance at the first class meeting.

Co-req: CHDV 277L
0 to 4 credits