If a grade in a Child and Family Studies major/minor course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. All students with a major/minor in Child & Family Studies are strongly encouraged to contact the department academic advisor in McKay Education Building room 248 (801-626-6411) early in their academic career for advisement and declaration of a major and/or minor. Early Childhood Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in early childhood environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies prerequisite major courses at a B- level or better and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children's School two semesters prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with a faculty advisor. Students will recdve the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. Double Major Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students who would like licensure in both Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education are encouraged to complete a double major. All course requirements must be completed for both majors, which include two semesters of student teaching CHF 4720 taken concurrently with CHF 4710 and EDUC 4840 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (K and 3rd grade) taken concurrently with CHF 4850 Integrated Elementary Student Teaching Seminar. Students are encouraged to choose Early Childhood for the elementary specialization, leaving only 7 additional early childhood credits above the amount required for the Elementary Degree. Please see the Child and Family Studies academic advisor located in McKay Education Building room 248 (801-626-6411) for additional coursework and information. Early Childhood Major bachelor's degree (bs) Students preparing to work in childhood programs or agencies serving young children that do not require a teaching certificate graduate with a major in Early Childhood. Students who wish to obtain certification to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. (See Early Childhood Education description.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. In lieu of a minor, a specialization of 15 credit hours may be substituted as approved by the department. Six of these hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or above). » Grade Requirements: A grade of C or better in each course is required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all courses. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the 237 judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 43 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above); 22 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Sign a Program of Study Contract with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the department advisor, 801-626-6411. Students enrolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620 will be working with families and children; the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. Applicants must be fingerprinted and complete a background check before being fully accepted into the program. A handout available from the department secretary explains the procedure and nominal expenses. If the background check reveals misconduct, you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experience, practica or student teaching. Background checks required up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to emolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachelor of Science requirements. CHF SSI500 (3) will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most major courses. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS1500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (40 credit hours) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth thru Eight (3) CHF 25 70 Middle Childhood Development (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2610 CHF 2620 CHF 3500 CHF 3640 CHF 4500 CHF 4710* CHF 4720* CHF 4890 CHF 4990A* Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) (It Young Children at Risk (3) Working with Parents (3) Comparative Study of Child & Adolescent Development (3) Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) Student Teaching-Children's School (6 Cooperative Work Experience (3) A Seminar in Child Development (1) * Taken concurrently. Students are encouraged to apply two semesters prior to teaching in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved specialization of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. 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