Internships

 

INTERNSHIPS AT THE CHILDREN’S CENTER

 

• Prerequisites: Practicum in Child Development (PSY3900) , or other appropriate course work, or permission of the Director, Pat Amanna.

• Hours per week: At least 5

• Number of weeks: 15

• Rate of pay: None

• Academic credit: 2-4 depending on number of hours.

• Internship objectives:

  • identify key developmental issues for individual children

  • learn to organize and head group learning activities

  • relate concepts of developmental theory to Center philosophy and practice

• Work responsibilities:

  • understand and implement the Center’s educational philosophy

  • organize and sustain positive functioning of children and adults in group learning environment

  • maintain communication between parents and Center

  • advance physical, intellectual, social and emotional competence of children

  • contribute to educational planning process

  • attend and participate in staff meetings

• Academic requirements:

  • readings based on interest, discussed with Director and academic sponsor

  • videotaping

  • case study of individual child’s development or analysis of an aspect of the Center’s curriculum or functioning

  • implement curriculum plan

• How to register:

  • Complete internship application form, available in Career Development Office (CCS 3008; 251-6370)

  • Interview with Director and completion of health and NY State screening forms