180 Candidates accepted into the Family Studies Program will be assigned to a cohort group and proceed through the program in a structured sequence. If a student drops out of a cohort group sequence, for any reason, readmission is required to continue in the Family Studies Program. Upon completion of this degree, students are qualified to become a provisional Certified Family Life Educator and may apply through the National Council on Family Relations. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. * Most students combine their Family Studies Major with either a minor or a dual major. Consult with your advisor when designing a dual major. Minors can include any minor from departments across campus. Typical minors include Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Social Work, Communications, and/or Business. Your minor should be designed to best support your personal goals or career direction. The Family Studies program fulfills the requirements for a provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), offered through the National Council on Family Relations. Full certification requires two years paid professional experience. Provisional certification allows five years to complete the two-year requirements. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Pre-Professional Core Course Requirements (12 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process 3 ChFam SS1500 Human Development 3 ChFam 2100 Family Resource Management 3 ChFam 2400 Family Relations 3 Family Studies Professional Core Block Courses Required (33 semester hours) • Block 1 ChFam 2990B Seminar in Family Studies Health 3500 Human Sexuality ChFam 3350 Diversity Within Families • Block 2 ChFam 3450 Adult Development ChFam 3550 Parenting Education ChFam 3650 Family Processes • Block 3 ChFam 3850 Current Research in Child and Family Studies ChFam 4400 The Family in Stress ChFam 4500 Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development • Block 4 ChFam 4650 Family Life Education Methods ChFam 4990B Senior Seminar in Family Studies CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain a grade of "B" or better in all Child and Family Studies courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Early Childhood Major, Early Childhood Education, or the Family Studies Major and complete one of the following two options:* OPTION I In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 18 hours of Honour courses, including at least 2 hours in ChFam 4860 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 2000 and above.** OPTION II In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 12 hours of honour courses, of which at least 2 hours in ChFam 4860 must be taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 2000 and above.** In addition, complete 6 to 9 hours in Honors 4990B, Honors Senior Project. The purpose of this stipulation is to provide an opportunity for the student to do a research project of quality to be presented to the faculty or to a professional meeting. * A student is free to switch options with the consent of the major advisor. Any course selected for honors may be changed to non-honors status within the first 5 weeks of the semester. " Permission from the department chair must be sought before registering in a course for honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor concerning the work expected for honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Child Development » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division courses (courses numbered 3000 and above). Before enrolling in ChFam 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow for an eight week response time from the state. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (12 credit hours) ChFam ChFam ChFam 2500 2570 2610 ChFam 4500 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight The Child from Six-Twelve Guidance Based on Developmental Theory Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development Electives (5-6 credit hours) Select at least two courses from the following ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam 2400 2600 2620 3350 3500 3550 3640 4710* 4860* Family Relations Intro to Early Childhood Ed Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children Diversities Within Families Young Children at Risk Parenting Education Working with Parents Advanced Guidance and Planning Practicum * Taken concurrently 181 Family Studies » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division (courses courses numbered 3000 and above). Secondary Education Teaching majors may select this minor as a Family Studies Teaching Minor. Students who do so must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). The Family Studies Teaching minor requires an overall GPA of 2.75. Required Courses (9 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process 3 ChFam SS1500 Human Development 3 ChFam 2400 Family Relations 3 Faculty Advisor Approved Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select 9 credit hours from the following with at least 6 credit hours of upper-division courses (numbered 3000 and higher) Family Resource Management 3 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight 3 Guidance Based on Dvlp Theory 3 Consumer Rights & Responsibilities 3 Diversities Within Families 3 Adult Development 3 Young Children at Risk 2 Parenting Education 3 Family Processes 3 The Family in Stress 3 Comparative Study of Childhood Adolescent Development 3 Family Life Education Methods 3 ChFam 2100 ChFam 2500 ChFam 2610 ChFam 3150 ChFam 3350 ChFam 3450 ChFam 3500 ChFam 3550 ChFam 3650 ChFam 4400 ChFam 4500 ChFam 4650 Early Childhood I OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGRl Weber State University » Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the Student Advisor in Education Building Room 241 (801-626-6411). » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" and a grade of "C" or better in required courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63-69 credit hours is required for graduation — 27-29 of these are required within the major. A total of 5 upper division credit hours is required within the major (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 241 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). Before enrolling in ChFam 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow for an eight week response time from the state. General Education Refer to page 37 of this catalog for Associate of Applied Science requirements. ChFam SS1500 will fulfill both a major and general J- ucation requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family fodies Department major courses. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits) Composition 3 Oral Communication 3 Math or Discipline-Specific Statistics 3 Creative Arts and Humanities 3 Life and Physical Sciences 3 Social Sciences 3 Child & Family Courses Required (minimum of 27-29 credit hours) ChFam SS1500 Human Development ChFam 2400 Family Relations ChFam 2500 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight ChFam 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Ed ChFam 2610 Guidance Based on Develop Theory ChFam 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children ChFam 2860* Practicum ChFam 2990A* Seminar in Child Development ChFam 3500 Young Children at Risk ChFam 3640 Working with Parents 3 3 3 2 3 3 4-6 1 2 3 * should be taken concurrently Electives (minimum 18 credit hours) Select 18 additional credit hours with the approval of an advisor. Seek additional depth in Child and Family Studies and also select courses from across campus to enhance teaching competency in the areas of Art, Science, Literature, Music, Health & First Aid, etc. Advisors will suggest specific appropriate courses. Students should work closely with an advisor if they are planning to go on for a future Early Childhood baccalaureate or a teaching certificate. Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. FreshmanFall Freshman SpRwtjj-_ Composition Math Creative A and H ChFam SS1500 ChFam 2400 Total Hours __SjQSH0MORE Fall 3 3 3 3 3 15 Oral Communication Math Science ChFam 2500 ChFam 2600 Total Hours 3 3 3 3 2 14 ChFam 2620 ChFam 3640 ChFam 2610 Elective Elective Total Hours 3 3 3 3(4) 3(4) 15-17 Sophomore Spring ChFam 2860 4-6 ChFam 2990A 1 Electives 3(4) Elective 3(4) Elective 3(4) Total Hours 14-19 BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies. Two courses must be upper division. Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Child & Family Courses Required (9 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process 3 ChFam SS1500 Human Development 3 ChFam 2400 Family Relations 3 Electives (minimum 9 credit hours) Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department advisor. 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