176 177 Child and Family Studies departmental honours » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 Honours major, complete at least 20 hours of courses on an honor basis, of which at least 2 hours in ChFam 486 must be taken as Child and Family Honours Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honours credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 200 and above.** OPTION II: In fulfilling a Child and Family Studies Honours major, complete at least 12 hours of courses on a honor basis, of which at least 2 hours in ChFam 486 must be taken as Child and Family Honours Practicum. A student may earn Child and Family Honours credit in any Child and Family Studies course numbered 200 and above.** In addition, complete at least 6 to 9 hours in Honours 499, Honours 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 honours may be changed to non- honours status within the first 5 weeks of the quarter. ** Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor concerning the work expected for honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Child Development MINOR 'till » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 26 credit hours for the Early Childhood option, 28 credit hours for the Middle Childhood/Adolescence option, or 29 credit hours for the Parenting option. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (complete one of the following options) • Early Childhood (29 credit hours) Human Development Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight Intro to Early Childhood Ed. Creative Learning for Early Child Young Children at Risk Guidance Based on Dvlp Theory Dvlp Planning for Young Child Practicum ChFam SSI 50 ChFam 250 ChFam 260 ChFam 262 ChFam 350 ChFam 360 ChFam 362 ChFam 486 Middle Childhood/Adolescence (28 credit hours) ChFam SSI50 Human Development ChFam 240 Family Relations ChFam 257 The Child from Six to Twelve 5 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 3 ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam 350 355 364 450 486 Parenting (29 credit hours) ChFam SS150 ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam 250 257 335 355 360 450 486 Young Children at Risk Parenting Education Working with Parents Study of Child & Adolescent Dvlp .Practicum Human Development Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight The Child from Six to Twelve Diversities Within Families Parenting Education Guidance on Develop Theory Study of Child & Adolescent Dvlp Practicum 2-9 Family Relations, Family Education MINOR, TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. A Family Education Teaching minor requires an overall GPA of 2.75. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 28 credit hours. Students who select the Family Education Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (13 credit hours) ChFam 140 Marriage as an Intrprs Process ChFam SSI50 Human Development ChFam 240 Family Relations Electives (select 15 credit hours) ChFam 210 or ChFam 315 4 5 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 Planning Indiv & Family Finances Consumer Rights & Responsibil ChFam 345 Adult Development ChFam 365 Family Processes ChFam 440 The Family in Stress ChFam 450 Study of Child & Adolescent Dvlp ChFam 465 Family Life Education Methods Family Studies MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 25 credit hours, of which at least 10 must be upper division courses (courses numbered 300 and above). Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (11 credit hours) ChFam 140 Marriage as an Intrprs Process ChFam 210 Planning Indiv & Family Finances ChFam 240 Family Relations Electives (14 credit hours) Select at least 14 credit hours from the following, of which at least 10 must be upper division courses (courses numbered above 300). ChFam 110 Management for Effective Living 3 ChFam SSI50 Human Development 5 ChFam 250 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight 4 ChFam 315 Consumer Rights & Responsibil 3 ChFam 335 Diversities Within Families 3 ChFam 345 Adult Development 4 ChFam 350 Young Children at Risk 3 ChFam 355 Parenting Education 4 ChFam 360 Guidance on Develop Theory 3 ChFam 365 Family Processes 4 ChFam 440 The Family in Stress 4 ChFam 450 Study of Child & Adolescent Dvlp 3 ChFam 465 Family Life Education Methods 4 Early Childhood ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the Student Advisor in Education Building Room 241 (626-6411). » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C." » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 91 credit hours is required for graduation — of which 41 are required within the major. A total of 13 upper division credit hours is required within the major (courses numbered 300 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 (626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. Core and General Education Refer to page 33 of this catalog Associate of Applied Science requirements. ChFam SS150 will fulfill both major and General Education requirements. However, if the credit hours are used in General Education, they cannot be used toward the required credit hours in the major. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Required Writing/Communication Courses Engl 111 Engl 112 or Commun HU102 or Commun HU105 or Commun 307 College Writing College Writing Principles of Public Speaking Intro to Interpersonal Commun Performance of Children's Lit Child & Family Courses Required (minimum of 41 credit hours) ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam ChFam SS150 240 250 260 262 286 283* Human Development 5 Family Relations 4 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight 4 Intro to Early Childhood Educ 3 Creative Learning for Early Child 3 Practicum 2-9 Directed Readings 1-5 * should be taken concurrently with ChFam 286. ChFam 350 Young Children at Risk 3 ChFam 360 Guidance on Develop Theory 3 ChFam 362 Development for Young Children 4 ChFam 364 Working with Parents 3 Emphasis Electives (minimum 25 credit hours) Select 25 additional credit hours with the approval of an advisor. Seek additional depth in Child and Family Studies and also select courses from across campus to enhance teaching competency in the areas of Art, Science, Literature, Music, Health & First Aid, etc. Advisors will suggest specific appropriate courses. Students should work closely with an advisor if they are planning to go on for a future Early Childhood baccalaureate or a teaching certificate. 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. ChFam 150 ChFam 240 Engl 111 Gen Ed Total Hrs. ChFam 360 ChFam 350 Gen Ed Emphasis Total Hrs. 5 4 4 3 16 3 3 3 6 15 ChFam 250 ChFam 260 Engl 112 Gen Ed Emphasis Total Hrs. ChFam 362 ChFam 364 Gen Ed Emphasis Total Hrs. 4 3 4 3 3 17 4 3 3 6 16 ChFam 262 Gen Ed Emphasis Total Hrs. ChFam 283 ChFam 286 Gen Ed Emphasis Total Hrs. 15 3 6-8 3 3 15-17 BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES (BIS) EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 25 credit hours. Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Child & Family Courses Required (13 credit hours) ChFam 140 Marriage as an Intrprs Process 4 ChFam SSI50 Human Development 5 ChFam 240 Family Relations 4 Electives (minimum 12 credit hours) Additional courses to be determined in conference with a department advisor. Early Childhood Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in child care and nursery school environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies 360 and 362 at a B level and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children's School two quarters prior to the student teaching. CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES COURSES-CHFAM 110. Management for Effective Living (3) Management of human and material resources as they relate to time, energy, material, skills, and family relationships. Comparison of individuals and families with respect to goals sought, resources available and managerial behavior. 140. Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (4) An introductory survey course which addresses individual, interpersonal, and developmental dynamics essential for sustaining interpersonal and marital relationships. SSI50. Human Development (5) A survey course which addresses the developmental aspects of individuals across the lifespan, with emphasis on the years from birth through adolescence. 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