172 173 PE 653. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3) W The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD105. PE 655. Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) W Designed to provide necessary skills and understanding to adequately deal with psychological and social aspects of athletic coaching. The student will be expected to attend classes and participate in the lecture-discussion sessions, write a selected research paper, and through research reading, develop an oral report on a specified problem relating to the psychosocial dimensions of athletics. PE 683. Motor Learning (3) An in-depth study of the psychomotor domain of development. Special emphasis is given to skilled performance, learning theory, motor abilities, individual differences, developmental considerations, instructional and training procedures. Secondary school and athletic populations are considered regarding these topics. HEALTH EDUCATION (HEALTH) 625. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (3) A, W, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. 630. Health Education in the Elementary School (3) A, W, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. NUTRITION EDUCATION (NUTRI) 655. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3) W The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD105; Zool LS201. ENGLISH (ENGL) 611. Writing for Teachers (3) The theory and practice of writing for teachers in the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. 621. Literature for Teachers (3) The structure and interpretation of literature for teachers in the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. 631. Language and Linguistics for Teachers (3) The theory and practice of language and linguistics for teachers in the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. 640. Multicultural Perspectives on Literature for Young People Students will study the principles of literature for young people in combination with the theories of multicultural education. Designed for teachers or those- preparing to teach, it will address issues connected to schools, teaching strategies and pedagogy, and the selection and evaluation of materials for diverse populations. 645. ESL Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Practice Principles and practice of assessing LEP (Limited English Proficient) students in public schools—including pre-entry, classroom, and exit assessment. Prerequisite: Educ 453, MEduc 653, or consent of instructor. HISTORY (HIST) 605. Foundations of American Civilization (3) Colonial foundations to the American Revolution, with emphasis on English influence. 607. The Age of The American Revolution (3) Causes of the American Revolution, the Military Diplomatic and social aspects of the revolution, the formation of the American Union under the Articles or Confederation and the Constitution. 613. Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction (5) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of that conflict, including the period of reconstruction to 1877. 628. History of Utah (3) Growth and development of the State of Utah in relation to her western environment. 673. History of Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 674. History of Africa (5) Africa from earliest times to the present. 683. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1000 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 688. Reading Seminar in European History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in European History, such as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the French Revolution, Nazi Germany, or the Decline of the Soviet Union. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 689. Reading Seminar in World History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in World History, such as the European Imperialism in the 16th and 19th Centuries or Islam and Christianity as Medieval Cultural Forces. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 690. Reading Seminar in American History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in American History such as the Making of the Constitution; the Great Basin Kingdom; the Depression; or the Origins of the Civil War. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FL) 641. Strategies and Techniques for Teaching Second Language Learners (6) Emphasis on practical strategies and techniques on how to become proficient in a second language. DEPARTMENT Child and family Studies Chair: Dr. James A. Bird Location: Education Bldg., Room 204 Telephone Contact: Penny Pack 626-7151 Professor: James Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Rosalind Charlesworth, Chloe D. Merrill; Associate Professors: Randy S. Chatelain, Robert E. Higginson; Assistant Professors: Tom Day, Instructors: Joyce Buck, Carole J. Haun The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education for men and women by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. 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. Honours credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Early Childhood Major iiif BACHELOR DEGREE (8.S. OR B.A.) Students preparing to work in childhood 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.) » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours of General Education and relevant prerequisite courses and have either a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above or a minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 45 quarter hours taken. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in each course required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — 53-61 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 24-32 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 241 (626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog. Application must be made with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the Student Advisor, 626-6911. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Psych SS101 (5) and Hist SS/ SB 170 (5) in the Social Science area are recommended. ChFam SS150 (5) will satisfy both major and General Education requirements. However, if the credit hours are used in General Education, they cannot be used toward the required hours in this major. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. (53 credit hours) Human Development 5 Family Relations 4 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight 4 The Child from Six to Twelve 3 Intro to Early Childhood Educ 3 Creative Learning for Early Child 3 Young Children at Risk 3 Guidance on Develop Theory 3 Planning for Young Children 4 Working with Parents 3 Study of Child & Adolescent Dvlp 3 Student Teaching Seminar 3 Student Teaching-Children's School 6 Cooperative Work Experience 1-9 Seminar in Child Development 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 advisor 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 advisor. Early Childhood Education Major flHHHHI BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) IBBi 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 a public school's early childhood program graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours of General Education and relevant prerequisite courses and have either a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above or a minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 45 quarter hours taken. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). GEN ED & CORE COURSES Core Courses Required ChFam SS150 ChFam 240 ChFam 250 ChFam 257 ChFam 260 ChFam 262 ChFam 350 ChFam 360 ChFam 362 ChFam 364 ChFam 450 ChFam 471 ChFam 472 ChFam 489 ChFam 499A HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Human COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM- HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC Hearth Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Q GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University