196 ChFam 2990A. Seminar in Child Development (1) Discussion and analysis of readings and selected topics in growth, development, and education of the young child. ChFam 2990B. Seminar in Family Studies (3) Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors including professional skills, professional credentials, and the development of professional ethics. ChFam 3150. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities (3) The role and responsibilities of the family and its members as consumers. An exploration of marketplace fact and fraud and identification of consumer resources. ChFam DV3350. Diverse Families (3) A comparative analysis of various types of ethnic families in the United States reflecting their social and political dynamics with extensive coverage of the family lifestyles, traditions and values. Several American ethnic groups will be examined including historical background, key ethnic cultural components, traditional and current ethnic family characteristics, and changes and adaptations to the ethnic family and culture. ChFam 3450. Adult Development (3) Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood within a developmental and family system context. ChFam 3500. Young Children at Risk (3) Focuses on the elements of the child's history, status, biological traits, and social circumstances that have the potential of placing the child in a position of risk in early childhood settings during the early childhood period. Prerequisite: ChFam SS1500 or equivalent. Lab experience to be arranged. ChFam 3550. Parenting Education (3) A course designed to assist in the acquisition of skills and knowledge regarding the understanding and facilitation of contemporary parents in their parenting role. Course content will include conceptualizations and strategies from both contemporary theoretical and applied perspectives. Prerequisites: ChFam 1400, ChFam SSI500, ChFam 2100, and ChFam 2400, or consent of instructor. ChFam 3640. Working with Parents (3) Prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of parent involvement by exploring philosophies, processes, and methods for working with parents and involving them in their child's learning process. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills, community resources, and a model for parent involvement are integrated into the student experience. ChFam 3650. Family Processes (3) An examination of family internal dynamics and family systems for the purpose of enrichment, problem prevention and education. Prerequisite: ChFam 2400, ChFam DV3350. ChFam 3680. Teaching Experience in the Preschool (3) Provides students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interact with children on an individual and group basis; plan, develop, and implement activities for children. Prerequisites: ChFam SS1500, ChFam 2610 and 2620, or consent of instructor. ChFam SI3850. Current Research Methods in Child and Family Studies (3) An introduction to the methods and types of research used in the study of family issues and processes. Focus of the course includes the development of student knowledge and skills used in applying the scientific method in family studies contexts. Understanding, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting the methods and conclusions reported in the professional empirically based journals will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: ChFam 1500, ChFam 2400. ChFam 4400. The Family in Stress (3) Examining causes of stress in the family and developing strategies for coping with stress. ChFam 4500. Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) An advanced level course that addresses the understanding of the principles and theories of growth and development within and between the stages of children in childhood and adolescence. Covers the physiological, intellectual, social, emotional domains of development. Prerequisite: ChFam SS1500 and ChFam 2400. ChFam 4510. Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children (1-3) Variable Title An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. ChFam 4520. Basic Mediation Training (3) A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effectively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation practice is required to complete certification.) ChFam 4600. Family Studies Field Experiences (1-8) (when needed) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. ChFam 4650. Family Life Education Methods (3) Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members. Prerequisite: ChFam 3550 and ChFam SI3850, or consent of instructor. ChFam 4710. Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and specific groups of children. WILL BE TAKEN THE FIRST 5 WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER. REQUIRES BOTH LECTURE AND LAB TIME. Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors take it concur- rendy with ChFam 4720. Minors take it concurrently with ChFam 4860. Prerequisites: ChFam 2600, 2610, 2620 and 3500. ChFam 4720. Student Teaching in the Children's School (6) Experience in application of generalizations regarding growth, guidance, and development of children in the Children's School. For juniors and seniors. To be taken concurrendy with ChFam 4710. (Will be taken the last 10 weeks of the semester.) Prerequisite: ChFam 2600, 2610, 2620 and 3640. ChFam 4800. Individual Research (1-6) Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of Child and Family Studies. Limited to advanced students upon consent of faculty supervisor. ChFam 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (when needed) Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG