Students interested in working in community-related educational settings should pursue a concentration in Community Education. Students can explore programs that serve children, families, and the community at large, such as, but not limited to, historical museums, children's museums, art museums, theater groups, recreational programs, parent groups, health related programs, family shelters, and other family support organizations.
Requirements:
| ED 2344 |
Field Observation/Participation:
School-Age Care Setting |
2 |
| ED 2455 |
Programming for Positive
Youth Development |
3 |
| ED 3510 |
Community Leadership |
3 |
| ED 4568 |
Senior Practicum:
Community Based Program |
3 |
| ED4568SM |
Practicum Seminar |
0 |
| |
Students minor in an area of interest/study which must be approved by the Child, Youth and Community Education Coordinator in advance of declaration. |
12 |
Suggested Electives:
| ED/SOC 2162 |
Sociology of Education |
| ED 2150 |
Developing Community Circles |
| ED 2240 |
Creative Movement and Games |
| ED 2510 |
Guiding Behavior |
It is strongly suggested that students consider a minor in a related area, in order to develop depth of knowledge in an area of interest.