Education — Family Life Education — Family Life Department of Family Life Stanley E. Richards, Chairman Professor, Jean T. Kunz; Associate Professors, Melba J. Lehner, Stanley E. Richards; Assistant Professors, Margaret S. Jacobs, Bessie C. Mumford, Carol C. Tribe, Ruth F. Williams, Genevieve M. Wise; Instructor, Karen S. Christiansen. The department of Family Life provides broad experience aimed at developing and strengthening marriages, families, and individuals by contributing to a liberal education; providing preparation for graduate study; and preparing men and women for Homemaking; and Family Life and Child Development careers in Education, Special Family Services, and Business. In addition to relying on its own body of knowledge, Family Life also attempts to integrate the contributions of many other disciplines and adapt them specifically to a family life and child development orientation and career preparation. The Family Life Department offers two majors and 3 minors leading toward a baccalaureate degree. An associate degree in Family Life is also offered. In order to declare a major in this department, entering freshmen must have an ACT composite score of 20.00. Transfer students must have a 2.25 average to declare a Family Life departmental major. Students must also maintain an average of 2.25 in order to remain as a major in this department or to qualify for graduation with a major in the Family Life Department. No grade of D in a Family Life course is acceptable toward a departmental major or minor. Child Development Major—This major provides opportunities for the study of Human Development and Family Relationships from infancy through maturity by: a. Facilitating the achievement of successful parenthood through increased self-understanding and appreciation of insight and skills basic for effective human relationships. b. Leading to professional competency for those who are interested in vocational opportunities which include: teaching in and conducting a nursery school in a community center, a college, public schools, Head Start, children's hospitals, and other established pre-school programs. Opportunities are also available in the Peace Corps and Vista program. Professional Requirements—(40 hours minimum) following courses are required Family Life 35, 36, 40, 101, 105, 108, 109, 111, 145, 149, 199-A. Courses recommended are—Family Life 6, 33, 100, 142, 156, 192. Students not electing elementary education certification should complete a minor in Family Relations, Psychology, Sociology or another related field. Additional Requirements—(25 hours) Child Development majors who do not elect to qualify for teacher certification will complete an additional 25 hours in a program arranged in consultation with an advisor which may be a concentration in a specific area or selected from the following: Anthropology 1, 2, 110, 120; Art 30, 32; English 130, American Literature and English Literature (3 hours each); Education 101, 121, and 142; Genetics 30; Psychology 54, 101, 112, 114, 143; Sociology 30, 50, 110, 115, 121; and Speech 1. Related courses may be substituted upon approval. A student cannot count courses toward both a minor and this 25 hour requirement. Students interested in completing a major in Child Development and who also want to qualify for an Elementary Teaching Certificate should also consult an advisor. This major is appropriate for men and women. Child Development Laboratory—A well equipped nursery school which serves as a child development laboratory gives practical experience to students interested in the many fields involving human relations. Arrangements to student teach in the Nursery School must be made with the supervisor of the Nursery School before completion of the sophomore year. Family Life Major—Courses required of all students: Family Life 6, 13, 23, 33, 35, and 100. In addition to these courses a student will complete a program aimed at preparing for a Family Life career in Business, Education, Special Family Services, or for graduate study, or Homemaking. This will consist of completing an additional 20-40 hours in Family Life courses and at least 20 hours from other chosen areas such as: Sociology—Social Work, Psychology, Library Science, Office Administration, Literature, Speech, Journalism, Recreation, Education, Nursing, Child Development, or from an approved variety of areas. Courses to be taken will be based on a students professional needs and interests and are to be selected in consultation with an advisor. This major is appropriate for men and women. Child Development Minor—A minor in Child Development may be completed by taking a minimum of 20 hours selected from the following: Family Life 35, 36, 40, 108, 109, 145 and three additional hours selected from the following: Family Life 33, 100, 142, 149, 156. This minor is designed for any student who may benefit from 271