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Internship in Child Development
at the Purchase College Children's Center

• Prerequisites: Practicum in Child Development (PSY3850) , or other appropriate coursework, or permission of the Children's Center director, Dr. 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 Center
• Interview with the director and completion of health and NY State screening forms.

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