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.
Required paperwork and trainings are to be turned in prior to your first lab session in a MSU Child Development Laboratory classroom. You will be contacted 2 months before the semester starting with the forms to complete and necessary steps to finalize enrollment. If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Courtney Coscarelli
Academic and Enrollment Coordinator
All completed forms and training must be returned to the Child Development Labs Academic & Enrollment Coordinator no less than two weeks prior to the semester starting. This will allow us time to finalize your placement.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student studying Child Development or Elementary Education, 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: 7:15-9 a.m.
Lunch/nap shift: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
End-of-day shift: 3:45-6 p.m.
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:
Dr. Jessica Landgraf
(517) 355-1900
landgr16@msu.edu
Background checks will be completed on all program volunteers.
One time Volunteer experience:
If you volunteer 2+ times in a classroom:
For Volunteers who are at the school four hours or more per 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)