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Show 188 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Core courses in professional Education are taught more than once during the academic year. For your convenience they are listed below as ChFam Core (refer to the Child and Family Studies Courses Required) and, for Professional Education Courses Required, as Ed Level 1, Ed Level 2, etc. Both ChFam and Educ core courses have prerequisites and follow a fixed sequence. Please note this in the catalog descriptions and be sure to take the necessary prerequisite course(s) prior to registering. 189 Engl ENIOIO 3 Engl EN2010 3 GenEd 3 ChFam SS1500 3 GenEd 3 Math 3 Support GenEd 3 3 Support GenEd 3 3 Support Total Hours 3 18 Total Hours 15 Sophomore Fall ChFam Core 3(2) ChFam Core 3(2) ChFam Core 3(2) ChFam Core 3(2) MathEd 2010 3 MathEd 2020 3 Support Support Total Hours 3 3 13-15 Support Support Total Hours 3 3 13-15 Junior Fall Junior Spring Educ Level 1 8 Educ Level 2 7 ChFam Core 3 ChFam 4720 6 ChFam Core 3 ChFam 4710 3 Electives 3 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 ,.. *m* .j,..i\i-.^.. . _,„_ .■■-■ ___ Educ Level 3 9 Educ/ChFam Level 4 12 Educ 3390 2 Electives 3 Support Total Hours 3 14 Total Hours 15 Early Childhood and Elementary Education Combination of these two programs allows students the flexibility of teaching pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and increases job potential. Early consultation with an adviser is recommended. See Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education major requirements. Early Childhood Education majors who desire to obtain an Elementary Education Certification will complete 38 hours in the Early Childhood Education major and must also complete the following additional 18 hours: Required Education Course (2 credit hours) Educ 3260 The Exceptional Student* (3) *if not already taken Concentration (9 credit hours) Select an additional 9 credit hours of course work in an area of concentration. (See Teacher Education Department advisor.) Science Elective (3 credit hours) Select one 3-hour course in consultation with a Teacher Education Department advisor. Additional Student Teaching (4 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 41 hours in the Elementary Education major and the following additional 26-30 hours: Develop of Child: Birth-Eight (3) Intro to Early Childhood Educ (3) Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children (3) Working with Parents (3) Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) Student Teaching in Children's School (6) Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) Required Courses ChFam 2500 ChFam 2600 ChFam 2610 ChFam 2620 ChFam 3640 ChFam 4710* ChFam 4720* Educ 3390 * Taken concurrently Students who have not completed an Exceptional Student course must do so. Additional Student Teaching (4 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 concentration area. Family Studies Major » Program Prerequisite: (1) Complete a total of 60 credit hours (or equivalent) which must include all of the Preprofessional Core courses listed below under Course Requirements; (2) Meet the WSU English Competency and Quantitative Literacy requirements (refer to General Requirements); (3) Be accepted into the program (refer to Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Optional (cannot be within the Department of Child and Family Studies). In lieu of a minor, a concentration of 12 semester hours outside the Department of Child and Family Studies may be substituted as approved by the department advisor.* » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Students not meeting the minimum grade requirement for an individual Family Studies course may repeat that course one (1) time before being excluded from the Family Studies program. Refer to page 35 for general grade requirements for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of at least 120 credit hours is required for graduation ~ a minimum of 45 of these must be within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 241 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). To be eligible for acceptance into the Family Studies Program a candidate must: (1) make application to the program documenting completion of General Requirements and Preprofessional Core Requirements (see requirements below); (2) submit all college/university transcripts documenting all course work applicable to the major; (3) be reviewed and accepted by the Family Studies Admissions Committee; (4) have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better; and (5) complete all of the Preprofessional Core courses listed below under Course Requirements. Contact the Department of Child and Family Studies for an application and specific procedures. Since students majoring in Family Studies will be working with families and children, the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. You must be fingerprinted and have a background check before you can be formally accepted into the program. A handout included in the admissions packet explains the procedure and nominal expenses. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress at the time of application into the Family Studies Program. See the Department Advisor for further details. Candidates accepted into the Family Studies Program will be assigned to a cohort group and proceed through the program in a structured sequence. If a student drops out of a cohort group sequence, for any reason, readmission is required to continue in the Family Studies Program. Upon completion of this degree, students are qualified to become a provisional Certified Family Life Educator and may apply through the National Council on Family Relations. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. * Most students combine their Family Studies Major with either a minor or a dual major. Consult with your advisor when designing a dual major. Minors can include any minor from departments across campus. Typical minors include Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Social Work, Communications, and/or Business. Your minor should be designed to best support your personal goals or career direction. The Family Studies program fulfills the requirements for a provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), offered through the National Council on Family Relations. Full certification requires two years paid professional experience. Provisional certification allows five years to complete the two-year requirements. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Preprofessional Core Course Requirements (12 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) ChFam SSI500 Human Development (3) ChFam 2100 Family Resource Management (3) ChFam 2400 Family Relations (3) Family Studies Professional Core Block Courses Required (36 semester hours) Child and Family Studies • Block 1 ChFam 2990B ChFam DV3350 ChFam 3450 ChFam SI3850 • Block 2 Health 3500 ChFam 3550 ChFam 3650 ChFam 4400 • Block 3 ChFam 4500 ChFam 4650 ChFam 4860 ChFam 4990B Seminar in Family Studies (3) Diversity Within Families (3) Adult Development (3) Current Research in Child St Family Studies (3) Human Sexuality (3) Parenting Education (3) Family Processes (3) The Family in Stress (3) Comparative Study of Childhood St Adolescent Development (3) Family Life Education Methods (3) Practicum (3) Senior Seminar in Family Studies (3) » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain a grade of "B" or better in all Child and Family Studies courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Early Childhood Major, Early Childhood Education, or the Family Studies Major and complete one of the following two options:* Option I In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 18 hours of Honor courses, including at least 2 hours in ChFam 4860 taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 2000 and above.** Option II In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honors major, complete at least 12 hours of honor courses, of which at least 2 hours in ChFam 4860 must be taken as Child and Family Honors Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honors credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 2000 and above.** In addition, complete 6 to 9 hours in Honors 4990B, 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. * A student is free to switch options with the consent of the major advisor. Any course selected for honors may be changed to non-honors status within the first 5 weeks of the semester. ** Permission from the department chair must 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 also Honors Program.) Child Development MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division courses (courses numbered 3000 and above). Before enrolling in ChFam 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow for an eight week response time from the state. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (12 credit hours) ChFam 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) ChFam 25 70 The Child from Six toTwelve (3) ChFam 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) ChFam 4500 Comparative Study in Child St Adolescent Development (3) Electives (5-6 credit hours) Select at least two courses from the following ChFam 2400 Family Relations (3) ChFam 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University |