Description

The Child Diversity & Development program is designed for students majoring in psychology, child development, education, sociology, human development, social work, and related fields. It offers you: Reflective and analytical skills linking theory with practice through observation in Danish childhood and youth institutions and an interdisciplinary approach; Real-life insights into the complex issues of diversity, integration, and education; An understanding of the Danish philosophy and practice of working with children at risk or with special needs. Students enrolled in the Child Diversity & Development program will take the program core courses (a theory plus a practicum course), which are Children in a Multiculturalism Context or Children with Special Needs. Both courses will include a Child Diversity and Development Practicum. The weekly, day long practicum is a required companion to the theory core courses.

Students will be placed in a Danish preschool or after-school program one day a week for a total of 50-60 hours in the semester. You will observe and interact with the children under the guidance of a supervising pedagogue. You will discuss and develop your practicum experiences in class. Students will also participate in two course-integrated study tours. Beyond the core courses and study tours, students are free to select any combination of courses from the DIS curriculum, barring scheduling conflicts.