402 Course Descriptions CHF 2620 - Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) Development of attitudes, materials, and skills needed to plan and teach age, individually, and culturally appropriate curriculum for young children. Students complete a minimum of 24 hours practicum arranged by the instructor. Prerequisite: CHF 1500 and CHF 2610. Students enrolling in CHF 2600, CHF 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 that 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, CHF 2610, and 2620 courses. See the department secretary for further details. CHF 2830 - 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. CHF 2850 - Child Development Associate Training (2) Understanding child development concepts and applying them to teaching situations with young children. The Professional Resource File in preparation for National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is compiled during the course. CHF 2860 - Practicum (2-6) (when needed) Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. CHF 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. CHF 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (when needed) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. CHF 2990A - Seminar in Child Development (l) 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 3350 DV - 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 1500 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. Prerequisite: CHF 1400, CHF 1500, and CHF 2400, 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. Prerequisite: CHF 1500, CHF 2610 and CHF 2620, or consent of instructor. CHF 3850 - 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. Prerequisite: CHF 1500, CHF 2400. CHF 4300 - Latino Child and Family Development (3) The Latino Child and Family Development course is designed as an upper division course for those who will work with, advocate for, or interact with children and families from a Latino background. The course uses a cultural construct!vist approach to understand Latino children and their families. The central focus includes the study of Latino culture, parenting practices, couple and marital practices, and other family dynamics. Additionally, a major goal is to understand and deconstruct stereotypes associated with individuals within the Latino culture. The course will simultaneously focus on Latinos living within the United States as well as cultural groups throughout North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog