Practicum Experience

Early Childhood Practicum

The Early Childhood practicum is a 160-clock-hour supervised experience in a community-based setting related to early childhood education. Practicum is completed near the end of the program and can be done during the long semester or during the eight-week summer session. This experience is meant to allow candidates to apply what they have learned during their master's degree coursework in a real-life setting, which differs from their usual work setting.  Candidates must fill out the appropriate practicum application the semester prior to the practicum experience.

Undergraduate ECED Practicum Application

Graduate ECED Practicum Application

Due Dates for Practicum Applications

• Fall Practicums - June 8
• Spring Practicums - October 1
• Summer Practicums - March 1

Practicum Site Placement Process

There are a wide variety of practicum placement sites and placement is made in consultation with faculty with the candidate's career goals in mind. New sites are frequently added. Our candidates have completed their practicum at the following sites:

• The Children's Museum of Houston
• Armand Bayou Nature Center
• Space Center Houston - Education Department
• Collaborative for Children
• The Rise School of Houston