Child and Family Studies 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 metabolismtion, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD105; ZoolNS201. 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. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES Chair: Chloe D. Merrill Location: Education Bldg., Room 204 Telephone Contact: Colleen Gardner 626-7151 Professor: Chloe D. Merrill; Associate Professors: James Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Randy S. Chatelain, Rebecca Glover, Brenda S. Scofield; Assistant Professors: Tom Day, Robert E. Higginson; Instructor: Carole J. Haun Description 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: Child Development, 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. 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: CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • Child development 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 (58 credit hours): Chfam SS 150 (5), 240 (4), 255 (3), 256 (4), 257 (3), 262 (3), 301 (5), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (6), 450 (3), 451 (3), 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 General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SSlOl (5) and Hist SS170 (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). Child and Family Studies General Information 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 (36 credit hours): Chfam SSI50 (5), 256 (4), 257 (3), 301 (5), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (6). • 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), 498 (3). • Support Course Requirement (26 credit hours): Math 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); and a total of 6 credit hours from Art 250 (3), Music 169 (3), *Music 320 (3), Theatr 460 (3) • Educ 343 (3) (seniors only). • 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 24 credit hours: • Educ 200 (4), 333 (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 256 (4), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (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 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 with a minimum of 49 hours within the Department of Child and Family Studies. Specific Requirements: • Core Courses (49 credit hours): Nutrition PD105 (3); Chfam 110 (3), 115 (3), 140 (4), 150 (5), 240 (4), 290 (3), 299B (4), 345 (4), 365 (4), 380 (4), 465 (4), 499B (4). • Support Courses: Select an additional 11 credit hours of adviser approved courses to support student career objectives. Students can select courses from within the department or from other areas of study across campus. Support courses from within the department include: Chfam 225 (3), 255 (3), 256 (4), 257 (3), 262 (3), 355 (3), 301 (5), 315 (3), 320 (3), 360 (3), 255 (3), 325 (3), 405 (3), 425 (3), 440 (4), 450 (3), 490 (1); and 283 or 483 (1-5), 286 or 486 (2-9), or 460 (1-12). PROGRAM: CHILD AND FAMIL Y 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 Child Development 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. k y 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. Student Services Interdisc. 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