231 I CHF 2990A. Seminar in Child Development (1) Discussion and analysis of readings and selected topics in growth, development, and education of the young child. CHF 2990B. Seminar in Family Studies (3) Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors including professional skills, professional credentials, and the development of professional ethics. CHF 3150. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities (3) The role and responsibilities of the family and its members as consumers. An exploration of marketplace fact and fraud and identification of consumer resources. CHF DV3350. Diverse Families (3) A comparative analysis of various types of ethnic families in the United States reflecting their social and political dynamics with extensive coverage of the family lifestyles, traditions and values. Several American ethnic groups will be examined including historical background, key ethnic cultural components, traditional and current ethnic family characteristics, and changes and adaptations to the ethnic family and culture. CHF 3450. Adult Development (3) Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood within a developmental and family system context. CHF 3500. Young Children at Risk (3) Focuses on the elements of the child's history, status, biological traits, and social circumstances that have the potential of placing the child in a position of risk in early childhood settings during the early childhood period. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500 or equivalent. CHF 3550. Parenting Education (3) A course designed to assist in the acquisition of skills and knowledge regarding the understanding and facilitation of contemporary parents in their parenting role. Course content will include conceptualizations and strategies from both contemporary theoretical and applied perspectives. Prerequisites: CHF 1400, CHF SSI500, CHF 2100, CHF 2400, and CHF SI3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 3640. Working with Parents (3) Prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of parent involvement by exploring philosophies, processes, and methods for working with parents and involving them in their child's learning process. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills, community resources, and a model for parent involvement are integrated into the student experience. CHF 3650. Family Processes (3) An examination of family internal dynamics and family systems for the purpose of enrichment, problem prevention and education. Prerequisite: CHF 2400. CHF 3680. Teaching Experience in the Preschool (3) Provides students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interact with children on an individual and group basis; plan, develop, and implement activities for children. Prerequisites: CHF SSI500, CHF 2610 and 2620, or consent of instructor. CHF SI3850. Current Research Methods in Child and Family Studies (3) An introduction to the methods and types of research used in the study of family issues and processes. Focus of the course includes the development of student knowledge and skills used in applying the scientific method in family studies contexts. Understanding, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting the methods and conclusions reported in the professional empirically based journals will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: CHF 1500, CHF 2400. CHF 4400. The Family in Stress (3) Examining causes of stress in the family and developing strategies for coping with stress. CHF 4500. Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) An advanced level course that addresses the understanding of the principles and theories of growth and development within and between the stages of children in childhood and adolescence. Covers the physiological, intellectual, social, emotional domains of development. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500 and CHF 2400. CHF 4510. Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children (1-3) Variable Title An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. CHF 4520. Basic Mediation Training (3) (when needed) A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effectively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation practice is required to complete certification.) CHF 4600. Family Studies Field Experiences (1-8) (when needed) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. CHF 4650. Family Life Education Methods (3) Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members. Prerequisite: CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, and CHF SI3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 4710. Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and specific groups of children Requires both lecture and lab time. Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license will register for the section that is offered the first 5 weeks of the semester, and take it concurrently with CHF 4720. Teacher Education majors who are K-6 candidates and not taking an early childhood specialization will register for the full semester section. Minors take it concurrently with CHF 4860. Prerequisites: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. CHF 4720. Student Teaching in the Children's School (3-6) Experience in application of generalizations regarding growth, guidance, and development of children in the Children's School. For juniors and seniors. To be taken concurrently with CHF 4710. (Will be taken the last 10 weeks of the semester.) Prerequisite: EC and ECE majors: CHF 2500,2600, 2610,2620 and 3640. K-6 Candidates: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. CHF 4800. Individual Research (1-6) Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of Child and Family Studies. Limited to advanced students upon consent of faculty supervisor. CHF 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (when needed) Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Credit for this course towards a Child and Family Studies major or minor will only be accepted when the course is completed with a grade of B- or better. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CH AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog