228 the procedure and nominal expenses. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, at the time Family Studies Program courses are begun. See the department secretary for further details. General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. * Family Studies students may combine their major with either a minor or a dual major. Consult with an advisor when designing a dual major. Minors may be selectedfrom department minor offerings across campus. Typical minors include Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Social Work, Communications, and/or Business. A minor should be designed to best support personal goals or career directions. The Family Studies program fulfills the requirements for provisional certification as a Family Life Educator, available by application and paid fee to the National Council on Family Relations. Full certification requires two years of paid professional experience in addition to the Family Studies degree. Provisional certification allows five years to complete the two-year requirement. Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Pre-professional Core Course Requirements (12 credit hours) CHF 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) CHF SS1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2100 Family Resource Management (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) Family Studies Professional Core Block Courses Required (36 semester hours) The course sequence is designed to allow a Family Studies major to meet all program prerequisites and complete the program in three full-time semesters without conflicting class schedules. Taking classes outside of the stated semesters will delay graduation. • Semester 1 CHF2990B CHF SI3850 CHF 4500 HLTH 3500 • Semester 2 CHFDV3350 CHF 3450 CHF 3550 CHF 3650 Seminar in Family Studies (3) Current Research Methods in Child & Family Studies (3) Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) Human Sexuality (3) Diversity Within Families (3) Adult Development (3) Parenting Education (3) Family Processes (3) • Semester 3 CHF 4400 CHF 4650 CHF 4860 CHF 4990B The Family in Stress (3) Family Life Education Methods (3) Practicum (3) Senior Seminar in Family Studies (3) Students who are planning to apply to a graduate program are strongly encouraged to take a statistics course. See the Child and Family Studies department academic advisorfor a list of appropriate classes. Child and Family Studies departmental honors Please contact the Child and Family Studies Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. To earn Departmental Honors in Child and Family Studies, a student must: 1. Complete all the B A/B A/BIS requirements for one of the majors in Child and Family Studies 2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 3. Earn a major GPA of 3.5 or higher 4. Take one (1) HNRS 3000/4000 level class 5. Complete one (1) of the following: a. Presentation of scholarly work (such as original research) at a local, state, or national forum (e.g., Weber State University Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration, NCFR, UCFR, NAEYC, UAEYC) b. Submission of scholarly work for public/professional dissemination (e.g., professional journals, Weber State University Ergo) c. Completion of 20 hours of community service (e.g., volunteer work, practicum) that is clearly pertinent to one of the Child and Family Studies majors 6. Actively engage in the Child and Family Studies Student Association (CFSSA) for at least two (2) semesters (e.g., officer) Students who have not completed thdr General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes. Child Development MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C in courses used toward the minor. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a minor 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: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division courses (courses numbered 3000 and above). 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. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (12 credit hours) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2570 Middle Childhood Development (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) CHF 4500 Comparative Study in Child & Adolescent Development (3) Electives (5-6 credit hours) Select at least two courses from the following CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2620 Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children (3) (It Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog