We warmly welcome students from all disciplines to the MSU Child Development Laboratories! We are a teacher training institution, which means students are an essential part of our model here at the CDL.
Several core courses included in the Child Development and ZS endorsement programs take place here at the CDLs.
Several core courses included in the Child Development Professional Master’s program (Plan B) take place here at the CDLs.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student studying Child Development or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood (ZS) Endorsement, we invite you to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to gain extra classroom experience outside of the required coursework. Students who work at the CDL often feel more confident and prepared to be in the classroom. We are happy to accommodate student class schedules. Possible shifts include:
Morning shift: 7:30am - 8:30am
Lunch/nap shift: 11am - 1pm
End-of-day shift: 3:45pm - 6pm
Priority is given to students who are available for a consistent time period Monday-Thursday. The CDL East Lansing campus is also open on Fridays for students who are interested in working.
The CDL East Lansing campus is open-year round. Student staff members are not required to work during MSU breaks, but they are encouraged and welcome to if interested!
If you are interested in employment at the CDL, or would like to learn more, please contact:
Dr. Jessica Landgraf
(517) 355-1900
landgr16@msu.edu
Students from all disciplines are welcome to observe or volunteer at the CDL! This is a great opportunity for any student who is interested in learning about Early Childhood Development and programming, or who would like to gain experience working with children.
If you are interested in volunteering at the CDL, or would like to learn more, please contact:
Phillip Baumgarner
(517) 355-1900
baumgarn@hdfs.msu.edu
One time Volunteer experience:
If you volunteer 2+ times in a classroom:
For Volunteers who are at the school 4 hours or more a week the additional document is required: Proof of negative tuberculosis test (done within 1 year prior to volunteering)
Interested in observing a class or oranizing a CDL-related project for your course? Please complete the following applicable form and submit it to cdl@msu.edu.
Course Observation Request Form (PDF)
Course Project Request Form (PDF)
We warmly welcome students from all disciplines to the MSU Child Development Laboratories! We are a teacher training institution, which means students are an essential part of our model here at the CDL.
Several core courses included in the Child Development and ZS endorsement programs take place here at the CDLs.
Several core courses included in the Child Development Professional Master’s program (Plan B) take place here at the CDLs.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student studying Child Development or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood (ZS) Endorsement, we invite you to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to gain extra classroom experience outside of the required coursework. Students who work at the CDL often feel more confident and prepared to be in the classroom. We are happy to accommodate student class schedules. Possible shifts include:
Morning shift: 7:30am - 8:30am
Lunch/nap shift: 11am - 1pm
End-of-day shift: 3:45pm - 6pm
Priority is given to students who are available for a consistent time period Monday-Thursday. The CDL East Lansing campus is also open on Fridays for students who are interested in working.
The CDL East Lansing campus is open-year round. Student staff members are not required to work during MSU breaks, but they are encouraged and welcome to if interested!
If you are interested in employment at the CDL, or would like to learn more, please contact:
Dr. Jessica Landgraf
(517) 355-1900
landgr16@msu.edu
Students from all disciplines are welcome to observe or volunteer at the CDL! This is a great opportunity for any student who is interested in learning about Early Childhood Development and programming, or who would like to gain experience working with children.
If you are interested in volunteering at the CDL, or would like to learn more, please contact:
Phillip Baumgarner
(517) 355-1900
baumgarn@hdfs.msu.edu
One time Volunteer experience:
If you volunteer 2+ times in a classroom:
For Volunteers who are at the school 4 hours or more a week the additional document is required: Proof of negative tuberculosis test (done within 1 year prior to volunteering)
Interested in observing a class or oranizing a CDL-related project for your course? Please complete the following applicable form and submit it to cdl@msu.edu.
Course Observation Request Form (PDF)
Course Project Request Form (PDF)
Child Development Required Laboratory Paperwork for HDFS Students
Paperwork required to be turned in prior to your first lab session in a MSU Child Development Laboratory classroom.
Courtney Coscarelli
Academic and Enrollment Coordinator
passmor9@msu.edu
For MSU Lab Students (ex. HDFS 320, HDFS 321, HDFS 322, HDFS 424, HDFS 449)
All completed forms should be returned to the Child Development Labs Academic & Enrollment Coordinator no less than 2 weeks prior to the semester starting.
If you have previously completed the above paperwork for a CDL course, you will have your paperwork confirmed by the Academic & Enrollment Coordinator and they will let you know if anything is missing or needs to be updated.
Once you have completed forms 1-7 and downloaded your Transcript from the SIS portal, you must schedule a meeting via zoom with the CDL Academic & Enrollment Coordinator to schedule your background check and fingerprinting. You must have your Social Security Number available at this meeting.
Your TB test must be completed no later than the end of the first week of the semester.
Additional Documentation for HDFS 322 Students only:
All completed forms should be returned to the Child Development Labs Academic & Enrollment Coordinator no less than 2 weeks prior to the semester starting. This will allow us time to finalize your community placement.
Additional Training for HDFS 424 students only:
1. MiRegistry Health & Safety Modules A, B, & C
All completed forms should be returned to the Child Development Labs Academic & Enrollment Coordinator no less than the end of the first week of the semester.