Course Descriptions 403 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 1500 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. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. Rep eatable for a maximum of 6 hours. 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 3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education (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. Prerequisite: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. Minors take it concurrently with CHF 4860. CHF 4711 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Teacher Education (3) A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate learning objectives and strategies for individuals and specific groups of children in early learning settings. Requires both lecture and lab time. This course is intended for teacher education majors who are K-6 candidates not completing an early childhood specialization. Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license should enroll in CHF 4710 instead of 4711. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: EC and ECE majors: CHF 2500, CHF 2600, CHF 2610, CHF 2620 and CHF 3640. K-6 Candidates: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. To be taken concurrently with CHF 4710. (Will be taken the last 10 weeks of the semester.) 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. 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. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. CHF 4860 - Practicum (2-6) (when needed) Work or volunteer experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Consent of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration. Prerequisite: for Family Studies Majors include CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, and completed background clearance. CHF 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) (when needed) A continuation of CHF 2890. Consent of Instructor. CHF 4900 - Career Strategy Seminar (l) Open to first semester Juniors through first semester Seniors in all academic schools. Course objectives are to help students develop a career strategy to meet expected career goals, i.e., acquire a career position or successfully prepare for graduate school acceptance. CHF 4920 - 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 4980 - Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar (l) Synthesis of Early Childhood/Elementary Education program of study with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project not required. To be taken concurrently with student teaching. CHF 4990A - Seminar in Child Development (l) Discussion and analysis of special topics for advanced Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHF 4710 and CHF 4720. CHF 4990B - Senior Seminar in Family Studies (3) Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major. Prerequisite: CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, CHF 3850, or consent of instructor. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog