M.A. Specialization: Child Care

This specialization is designed for students in­terested in working in full-day child care programs. Areas of further exploration may include: program develop­ment and evaluation; staff development and support; par­ent education and support; resource management; and administration of child care programs. This specialization is recommended for students interested in teaching, ad­ministration of child care programs and consulting.

All students in this specialization are required to complete two field work experiences in child care. One of these may be a practicum at the Pacific Oaks Children's School. The second may be completed in another appropriate child care setting.

Re­quirements

1. At least two of the following classes:

• HD 218/MA: HD-505 Cognitive Development: How Children Learn
• HD 240/MA: HD-640 Models and Methods of Family/School Collaboration
• HD 246/MA: HD-506 Play in Childhood
• HD 250/MA: HD-590 Developing Anti-Bias Curriculum: Teaching Our Values to Our Children
• HD 285/MA: HD-570 Development of Bicultural Children
• HD 308/MA: HD-646 Women in Administration, or
• HD 340/MA: HD-616 Leadership in Education
• HD 427/MA: HD-571 Working with Bicultural Children
• HD 440/MA: HD-635 Administration of Child Care Facilities
• HD 460/MA: HD-572 Seminars in Bicultural Development and Education
• HD 464/MA: HD-564 Community as a Context for Development
• HD 471/MA: HD-591 Implementing Anti-Bias Curriculum

2. Two field work experiences in a child care set­ting. This may include on- and/or off-site practica. Documentation of experience may be substituted for one of these with advisor’s approval.

Advisor: Human Development Faculty