Internship Resources
Beginning Internship
Effective Fall 2012, the Practicum Experiences have been replaced with an Internship. The student majoring in Early Childhood and Family Studies must complete an Internship to be awarded a certificate or degree. The Internship is completed in the last semester of the program. In the semester before enrolling in the Internship, students must completed the following steps: 1) Contact the Early Childhood and Family Studies Program to enroll in the course. 2) Completed drug screening. 3) Completed criminal background check, 4) Completed tuberculosis screening.
Careers in Early Childhood and Family Studies
Credential Level
- Head Start Teacher
- Child Care Teacher
- Nanny
- Family Home Provider
Associate Level
- Early Intervention/Special Needs Program
- Para-Teacher/Aide
- School-Age provider
- Child Care Center Director
Baccalaureate Level
- Early Childhood Teacher in public school, Head Start or child care setting
- Child Care Center Director/Owner/Coordinator
- Child Life Specialist
- Family and Protective Services Worker