Education Child and Family Studies Child and Family Studies includes both personal and professional preparation. Emphasis is on development and behavior throughout the human life span from conception through death, with an emphasis on relationships with oneself, family, and world. Students gain personal insight and preparation for enriched and responsible living in the home and community. Education: Learning is enhanced by the Children's School where laboratory experience is provided for realistic learning. Practical experience is available in all areas within the department. Provision is made for students who desire to study in greater depth. Graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Employment Outlook: Employment is available for men and women in a variety cf public and private agencies which are organized to serve families, and which seek people with an understanding of children, effective human relationships, and skills in service areas. Students are encouraged to contact faculty members for further information. Related Careers: Teaching in pre-schools, day care centers, parent resource centers; consulting with agencies for children and families; interior design positions; nursing; nutrition; clothing; elementary and secondary education in child and family areas. Program: Child and Family Studies Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain a grade of B or better in all Child and Family Studies courses. C. Fulfill the requirements for the Child Development major, Early Childhood Education, or one of the three Family Life Major Options. II. Specific Requirements: Option I: A. In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors Major, complete at least 20 hours of courses on an honors basis. B. The above 20 hours should include at least 2 hours in Child and Family Studies 486 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. C. The Student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 200 and above. D. Permission from the department chairman should 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. Option II: A. In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors Major, complete at least 12 hours of courses on an honors basis. B. Two of the above hours should be taken as Child and Family Studies 486 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. C. In addition to the above hours, complete at least 6 to 9 hours in Honors 499, 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. III. The student is free to switch options with the consent of his major adviser. He may change any course selected for honors to non-honors status within the first 5 weeks of the quarter. 120 Education Child and Family Studies Program: Child Development MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is not required. D. Child Development majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Two twenty-credit hour areas of concentration or one twenty-credit hour area of concentration plus 25 additional credits of adviser-approved related courses. B. Child and Family Studies courses required (48 credit hours): 101 (3), 150 (5), 255 (3), 257 (3), 340 (5), 360 (3), 362 (3), 364 (2), 371 (3), 372 (6), 450 (3), 451 (3), 470 (3), 499A (3-4). C. Child and Family Studies courses to elect from: 140 (5), 315 (3), 335 (3), 483 (1-5), 492 (1-3). D. Recommended course: Child and Family Studies 486 (2-9). Program: Early Childhood Education MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Early Childhood Education majors. C. A minor is not required. D. Early Childhood Education majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. Early Childhood Education majors must achieve an overall 2.25 G. P. A. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. Students obtaining an Early Childhood Education major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program by completing the following courses: Education 195 (1), 300 (3), 324 (3), 325 (6), 326 (6), 360 (4), 488 (15). II. Specific Requirements: A. One 30-credit hour concentration in an adviser-approved subject matter area or two 15-credit hour concentrations in adviser-approved subject matter areas. B. Child and Family Studies courses required (34 credit hours): 150 (5), 255 (3), 257 (3), 360 (3), 362 (3), 364 (2), 371 (3), 372 (6), 451 (3), 470 (3). C. Support courses required: Math PS 108 (4) and 109 (4); Communication 102 (3) (or an approved equivalent); English 330 (3); Physical Education 362 (3) or 364 (2); and a total of 6 hours from the following: Art 250 (3); Music 169 (3), 213 (3), 320 (3); Theatre Arts 420 (3); Education 343 (3). 121