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 2570 The Child from Six toTwelve (3) ChFam 2610 Gui dance Based on Developmental Theory (3) ChFam 4500 Comparative Study in Child & Adolescent Development (3) Electives (5-6 credit hours) Select at least two courses ChFam 2400 ChFam 2600 ChFam 2620 ChFam DV3350 ChFam 3500 ChFam 3550 ChFam 3640 ChFam 4710* ChFam 4860* Taken concurrently from the following Family Relations (3) Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children (3) Diverse Families (3) Young Children at Risk (3) Parenting Education (3) Working with Parents (3) Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) Practicum (3) Family Studies 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). Secondary Education Teaching majors may select this minor as a Family Studies Teaching Minor. Students who do so must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requtements (see Teacher Education Department). The Family Studies Teaching minor requtes an overall GPA of 2.75. Required Courses (9 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) ChFam SS 1500 Human Development (3) ChFam 2400 Family Relations (3) Faculty Advisor Approved Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select 9 aedit hours from the following with at least 6 credit hours of upper-division courses (numbered 3000 and higher) ChFam 2100 Family Resource Management (3) ChFam 2500 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight (3) ChFam 2610 Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) ChFam 3150 Consumer Rights & Responsibilities (3) ChFam DV3350 Diverse Families (3) ChFam 3450 Adult Development (3) ChFam 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) ChFam 3550 Parenting Education (3) ChFam 3650 Family Processes (3) ChFam 3850 Current Research in Child & Family Studies (3) ChFam 4400 The Family in Stress (3) ChFam 4500 Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) ChFam 4650 Family Life Education Methods (3) BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES (BIS) » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies. Two courses must be upper division. Required Courses (9 credit hours) ChFam 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) ChFam SS1500 Human Development (3) ChFam 2400 Family Relations (3) Electives (minimum 9 credit hours) Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department advisor. 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 230B (801-626-6411). » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" and a grade of "C" or better in required courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63-69 credit hours is required for graduation - 29-31 of these are required within the major. A total of 6 upper division credit hours is required within the major (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 230B (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Before enrolling in ChFam 2600, 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. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. ChFam SS1500 will fulfill both a major and general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family Studies Department major courses. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits) Composition (6) Engl ENIOIO (3) Engl EN2010 (3) Humanities/Creative Arts (3) HUl020 (3) recommended WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG