" Child and Family Studies Child and Family Studies General Informatior Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where laboratory experience is provided for realistic learning. 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. PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE Students preparing to work in preschool programs or agencies serving young children which don't require a teaching certificate graduate with a major in Early Childhood. Students preparing to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. (See Early Childhood Education description.) General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • Early Childhood majors must have a B- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.5 is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Courses required (53 credit hours): Chfam SSI50 (5), 240 (4), 250 (4), 257 (3), 260 (3), 262 (3), 350 (3), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 450 (3), 471 (3), 472 (6), 489 (5), 499A (1). Adviser Approved Emphasis Requirements: • Two specific 20 credit hour areas of emphasis -or- • One specific 20 credit hour area of emphasis plus 25 additional credits of adviser approved related courses. Emphasis Options: a. Emphasis in Early Childhood Program Administration and Early Childhood Program Coordination (to be arranged with an adviser). b. Emphasis area credit could be used in obtaining a dual major. Social Work and Business are two recommended majors. c. Other combinations can be arranged with an adviser. PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching programs which serve children from age three through eight years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach in preschool programs or kindergarden trhough 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) and Hist SS/SB170 (5) in the Social Science area are recommended. • A minor is not required. • Early Childhood Education majors must have a B or better in major course areas. • Early Childhood Education majors must achieve an overall 2.85 GPA. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • One 20-credit hour content area in an adviser-approved subject matter area or two 10-credit hour content areas in adviser-approved subject matter areas. • Courses required (37 credit hours): Chfam SSI50 (5), 250 (4), 260 (4), 262 (3), 350 (3), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 471 (3), 472 (6), 498 (2). • College of Education Certification Program requirements (46 credit hours): Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 302 (1), 303 (3), 306 (6), 308 (3), 310 (3), 311 (3), 313 (3), 314 (3), 339 (3), 488 (12). • Support Course Requirement (26 credit hours): MathEd 203 (3), 204 (3), 205 (3), Commun HU102 (3) or 307 (3) or an approved alternative; *Educ 365 (3); *Engl 330 (3); P.E. 362 (3); Educ 343 (3) (seniors only); and a total of 3 credit hours from Art 250 (3), Music 169 (3), *Music 320 (3), Theatr 460 (3) • Junior or senior status recommended. Note: All students prior to applying for student teaching are required to pass a Spelling and Metric System competency test. Information available in Education Operation Center. PROGRAM: DUAL CERTIFICATION, EARL Y CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUC A TION Combination of these two programs allows students the flexibility to teach kindergarten through sixth grade and increases job potential. Early consultation with an adviser is recommended. Early Childhood majors who desire to obtain an Elementary Education Endorsement will complete the following additional 20 credit hours: • Educ 200 (4) • Additional 10 credit hours of coursework in content Areas. • Additional student teaching of 6 credit hours (length may vary depending on performance and previous placement). Elementary Education majors who desire to obtain an Early Childhood Education Endorsement will complete the following additional 29 hours: • Chfam 250 (4), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 471 (3), 472 (6). • Additional student teaching of 6 credit hours (length may vary depending on performance and previous placement). Elementary Education majors who have used Child Development as an area of concentration must complete the same number of hours in another content area. PROGRAM: FAMILY STUDIES MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE This major is designed to address the content required to become a Certified Family Life Educator — certified by the National Council on Family Relations. Department advisors can assist in the selection of additional support courses. General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • In lieu of a minor, an emphases of 20 hours outside the Department of Child and Family Studies, approved by the department adviser. • Family Studies majors must have a C or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 or above). • A total of 60 hours constitutes this major. Specific Requirements: • Core Courses (60 credit hours): Chfam 110 (3), 140 (4), 150 (5), 210 (3), 240 (4), 299B (4), 335 (3), 345 (4), 355 (4), 365 (4), 380 (4), 440 (4), 450 (3), 465 (4), 499B (4), Health 350 (3). PROGRAM: CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain a grade of B or better in all Child and Family Studies courses. • Fulfill the requirements for the Early Childhood major, Early Childhood Education, or the Family Studies Major. Specific Requirements: The student is free to switch options with the consent of his major adviser. He may change any course selected for honors to non-honors status within the first 5 weeks of the quarter. Option I: • In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 20 hours of courses on an honor basis. • The above 20 hours should include at least 2 hours in Chfam 486 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. • The Student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 200 and above. Option II: • In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 12 hours of courses on a honor basis. • Two of the above hours should include Chfam 486 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. • In addition to the above hours, complete at least 6 to 9 hours in Honors 499, 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. Permission from the department chair should 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 the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Educatioi Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 164 165 Continuing Education