The 4th year degree student brings with them the theoretical and technical knowledge gained throughout previous semesters of the program.

• The ability to review, present, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to where appropriate, use this knowledge in the creative process
• The qualities and transferable skills necessary for further study, employment, community involvement, and other activities requiring: i.) the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability in both personal and group contexts; ii.) working reflectively with others; iii.) decision-making in complex context
• The ability to communicate information, arguments and analysis accurately and reliably, orally and in writing.

Students will support an innovative project for an early years or educational partner. This project is an opportunity for ECL students to gain expertise in a subject matter, and to collaborate with their mentors.

This is an educational experience whereby the student contributes to the organization, however is in the role of learner. The student will be expected to spend 165 hours from September through December.

• Conduct contextual inquiries relating to policy, practices, pedagogy and environment for their agency.
• Evaluate possible solutions to distinguish the solution that best fits the strengths, and areas requiring strengthening within the organization, in an ethical, timely, cost effective and innovative fashion.
• Design and facilitate a professional development event or develop an artifact in the solutions site that fosters learning/growth in conjunction to program strengths, and the specific solutions pedagogical focus.
• Examine personal and professional limitations within the scope of professional practice. 
• Demonstrate professional conduct, preparedness to enter the field, and leadership competencies in all facets of the solutions experiential project.