226 » Grade Requirements: A grade of C or better in each course is required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all courses. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 43 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 22 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Sign a Program of Study Contract with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the department advisor, 801-626-6411. Students enrolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620 will be working with families and children; the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. Applicants must be fingerprinted and complete a background check before being fully accepted into the program. A handout available from the department secretary explains the procedure and nominal expenses. If the background check reveals misconduct, you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experience, practica or student teaching. Background checks required up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. CHF SSI500 (3) will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most major courses. Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS1500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (40 credit hours) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth thru Eight (3) CHF 2570 Middle Childhood Development (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) CHF 2620 CHF 3500 CHF 3640 CHF 4500 CHF 4710* CHF 4720* CHF 4890 CHF 4990A* Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) (l> Young Children at Risk (3) Working with Parents (3) Comparative Study of Child & Adolescent Development (3) Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) Student Teaching-Children's School (6 Cooperative Work Experience (3) A Seminar in Child Development (1) Taken concurrently. Students are encouraged to apply two semesters prior to teaching in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved specialization of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. Early Childhood Education Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching in programs which serve children from birth through dght years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach a Pre-K early care and education program, Head Start, or a Kindergarten to 3rd grade classroom of a public school graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 40 credit hours of general education and relevant prerequisite courses. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements. (See Teacher Education Department in this catalog.) » Minor: Not required. Early Childhood is the specialization. » Grade Requirements: Early Childhood Education students must meet minimum major course grade requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and achieve at least a "B-" grade in each professional education course to continue the program. A grade of "C" or better in each course (except professional education courses) is required. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a bachelor's degree - 94 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 65 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Students enrolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620 will be working with families and children; the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. Applicants must be fingerprinted and complete a background check before being fully accepted into the program. A handout available from the department secretary explains the procedure and nominal expenses. If the background check reveals misconduct, you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experience, practica or student teaching. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education See pages 38-44 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. CHF SSI500 will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. COMM HUl020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. A science class with a lab is a requirement for Teacher Education. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog