388 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images and have an advanced understanding of indications, contraindications, and clinical implications. Prerequisite: MSAT 6350. MSAT 6998 - Master's Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation Credits: (l) This course prepares Graduate Athletic Training students to take the Athletic Trainer Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. This course will review content from all courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program as well as content from the program's prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: MSAT 6450 . May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours. MSAT 6999 - Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific orthopedic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and care in a musculoskeletal injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6401 and MSAT 6451 • Department of Child and Family Studies Department Chair: Paul Schvaneveldt Location: McKay Education Building, Room 204 Telephone Contact: Melinda Bowers 801-626-7151 Advisor: Darcy Gregg 801-626-6411 Professors: Chloe Merrill, Paul Schvaneveldt; Associate Professor: Wei Qiu; Assistant Professors: Sheila Anderson, Teri Henke, Daniel Hubler, Neal Nguyen, Carrie Ota, Pamela Payne The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood (Bachelor's and Associate of Applied Science), Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. Child and Family Studies is also an area available for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Click for a Child & Family Studies Brochure Child and Family Studies Department Policies All Child and Family Studies courses must have been taken within the last 10 years to count towards major/minor requirements. The Child and Family Studies Department will only accept two non-articulated transfer courses for the major/minor. If a grade in a Child and Family Studies major/minor course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. All students with a major/minor in Child & Family Studies are strongly encouraged to contact the department academic advisor in McKay Education Building room 248 (801-626- 6411) early in their academic career for advisement and declaration of a major and/or minor. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. Early Childhood Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in early childhood environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies prerequisite major courses at a C level or better and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children's School two semesters prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with a faculty advisor. Double Major Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students wanting licensure in both Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education are encouraged to complete a double major. All course requirements must be completed for both majors, which include only one semester of student teaching EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education (K and 1-3) and EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis. Students will complete the Early Childhood Education requirements. Please see the CHF department academic advisor for additional coursework and information. Early Childhood (AAS) Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the department advisor in McKay Education Building Room 248 (801-626- 6411). Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C and a grade of C or better in required courses. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog