194 » 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 Honor courses, including at least 2 hours in CHF 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 honor courses, of which at least 2 hours in CHF 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 cowse selected for honors may be changed to non-honors status within the Srst 5 weeks of the semester. ** Permission from the department chat 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 also Honors Program.) Child Development MINOR » 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 CHF 2600, 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) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2570 The Child from Six toTwelve (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 cowses from the following CHF 2400 CHF 2600 CHF 2620 CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF CHF Taken DV3350 3500 3550 3640 4710* 4860* concuirently Family Relations (3) Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children (3) Diverse Families (3) Young Children at Risk (3) Parenting Education (3) Working with Parents (3) Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) Practicum (3) For students using the Child Development minor with a Family Studies degree, the requted courses will change. Students must have 18 credits beyond thet major for a minor in child Development. See the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 230D (801-626-6411). Family Studies MINOR » 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 requtements (see Teacher Education Department). The Family Studies Teaching minor requtes an overall GPA of 2.75. Required Courses (9 credit hours) CHF 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) CHF SS 1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) Faculty Advisor Approved Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select 9 aedit hours from the following with at least 6 credit hours of upper-division courses (numbered 3000 and higher) CHF 2100 Family Resource Management (3) CHF 2500 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) CHF 3150 Consumer Rights & Responsibilities (3) CHF DV3350 Diverse Families (3) CHF 3450 Adult Development (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) CHF 3550 Parenting Education (3) CHF 3650 Family Processes (3) CHF 3850 Cunent Research in Child & Family Studies (3) CHF 4400 The Family in Stress (3) CHF 4500 Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) CHF 4650 Family Life Education Methods (3) Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies. Two courses must be upper division. Required Courses (9 credit hours) CHF 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) CHF SS 1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) Electives (minimum 9 credit hours) Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department advisor. Early Childhood ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the Student Advisor in McKay Education Building Room 230B (801-626-6411). » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" and a grade of "C" or better in required courses. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog