CHLD 66 - Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum

    Recent Professors
    Jenn Perez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    6–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion with a grade of C or better of CHLD 10, CHLD 51 and CHLD 90.4.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHLD 66
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students will participate in a supervised field experience with young children at Santa Rosa Junior College Children's Center or a designated off-campus Mentor Program site. Under the supervision of the course instructor and mentor teachers, students will apply previous understanding of developmental theory to classroom practice. This course focuses on identifying and developing skills and behaviors essential for effective early care and education. These include: building healthy, caring relationships with and between young children; environment and curriculum design, activity implementation, utilizing anecdotal observations, and professionalism.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:00pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm