Practicum & COVID-19

Due to the COVID situation many practicum openings for students have yet to be confirmed by our placement hosts.  As you know the COVID situation is extremely fluid. We are closely monitoring the situation and are working closely with our placement hosts regarding covid policies and the confirmation of start dates.

Please ensure that all Practicum Documentation is in place prior to our MANDATORY MEETING,

UPCOMING FALL Dates:

Fall 2024 Practicum will run from:

September 17 to November 28 for Tuesday/Thursday students (Section 01)
September 13 to December 6 for Wednesday/Friday students (Section 02)

The mandatory online meeting will be held on

Attend the ONLINE mandatory meeting on:

T/TH (Section 1): September 10, 2024, at 11:00 am via Collaborate.
W/F (Section 2):  September 6, 2024, at 11:00 am via Collaborate.

Practicum Coordinator: Ms. Jennifer Miller

While completing the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study) program, you will have the opportunity to apply knowledge you’ve acquired in the classroom into practice with over 500 hours of practical, hands-on experience in such settings as schools, hospitals, residential youth programs, community-based services, and early intervention programs. This four-year degree program is a great foundation for further study in education, speech-language pathology, social work, counselling, or graduate school in child and youth study.

Contact: Jennifer.Miller8@msvu.ca

CHYS 2251
Practicum I: Early Childhood Setting 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: CHYS 2208 or 2209 (either may be taken concurrently with CHYS 2251) and admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study)
Field experiences in early childhood settings in conjunction with seminars which examine these experiences in relation to theories and methods of working with young children. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note: Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days.

CHYS 3351
Practicum II 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: completion of 10.0 units of university credit including CHYS 2201, 2208, 2209 (2209 may be taken concurrently with CHYS 3351), one of CHYS 2251/3352/4451 and admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study)
Field experience in settings for children and youth with diverse needs in conjunction with seminars which relate the experiences to theories and methods of working with children and youth with diverse needs. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note: Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days. Students who have received credit for CHYS 2252 may not take this course for credit.

CHYS 3352
Practicum III 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: completion of 10.0 units of university credit including CHYS 2201, 2208, 2209, two of CHYS 2251/3351/4451 and admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study). Placements in youth/adolescent settings require CHYS 3320; some placements in administration require CHYS 4407. CHYS 3320 and 4407 may be taken concurrently with practicum.
Field experience in a wide range of programs for children, youth and families in conjunction with seminars which examine relevant issues and the relationship between theory and practice. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note: Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days.

CHYS 4451
Practicum IV 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: completion of 15.0 units of university credit including PSYC 2222 and CHYS 3352 and all specific prerequisites for placements as noted for CHYS 3352 and admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study)
This practicum provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in a wide range of services for children, youth and families related to their interests and future goals. Requirements of each placement are developed individually with the placement and supervisor. Placements are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note: Students may not enrol in any other daytime courses on these days.

Students who have requisite work and/or education experience can undertake a practica challenge for credit. As of Fall 2015 Students who have received 11 units of transfer credit are ineligible to challenge for further credits as per university regulations. A maximum of 2 Practicum credits [1.0 unit] can be received through Challenge for Credit – this includes credits received by PLAR at another institution.

Prior to any practicum challenge, all students MUST successfully complete at least one CHYS practicum under the Department’s supervision. Additional details can be found below:

Questions? Contact via email: jennifer.miller8@msvu.ca