Early Childhood Studies

Welcome to ECS Practicum Orientation

This orientation is required for all students who wish to take ECS 2100/2100A or ECS 4100/4100A the following semester. At the end of the orientation, the link to the Practicum application will be given. This site can be used at any time in any semester, however there is a hard due date for applications to be considered for the next semester:

The due dates for practicum application will remain the same each year:

For placement in the Spring semester, the applications are due September 1.

For placement in the Fall or Summer semesters, the applications are due February 1.

**Completing this Orientation is only the first step to a complete practicum application. If you complete this orientation on the Application due date, you WILL NOT make the deadline. It is suggested students complete this Orientation at least 10 days before the application deadline. Click here to view the application process.

View the orientation presentation

Requests to Change a Previously Submitted Application

If you already applied and need to request a change to the start term or to withdraw your application completely, please click on the relevant link below. You should receive a response from the Credential Services Office within 24-48 hours. If you have missing items to submit, please click on the ECS Practicum Supporting Documents form below. 

Practicum Change of Term Request

Practicum Withdrawal Request