(3 credits)Prerequisites:ELPA 7810, ELPA 7811, ELPA 7812, and ECED 7814. This required Research apprenticeship of at least 150 hours of field experience offers a collaborative apprenticeship for early childhood students to learn the skills necessary to plan, implement, and conduct research. The research apprenticeship provides opportunities for application of the research process in collaboration with a faculty member who will provide guidance. (fall, spring, summer) Notes: (Faculty member oversees apprenticeship.)