Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 393 Optional Electives (not required for a major degree) • CHF 4450 - Children and Families in the Medical Setting Credits: (3) Elective Course not required for major Students who are planning to apply to a graduate program are strongly encouraged to take a statistics course. See the Child and Family Studies department academic advisor for a list of appropriate classes. Child and Family Studies (BIS) • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C in courses used toward the emphasis. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a Child & Family Studies 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. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies to include 9 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives. Two courses (6 credits) must be upper division (3000 level or above). Required Courses (9 credit hours) • CHF 1400 - Marriage as an Interpersonal Process Credits: (3) • CHF 1500 SS - Human Development Credits: (3) * • CHF 2400 - Family Relations Credits: (3) * If taken for Social Science general education credit, CHF course (3 credits) must be added. Electives (minimum 9 credit hours) Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department chair. • At least six credit hours must be upper-division (courses numbered 3000 and higher). 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). Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a 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 to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. Students enrolling in CHF2600, CHF2610 and CHF2620 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 require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600, CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. See the department secretary for further details. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (12 credit hours) • CHF 2500 - Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight Credits: (3) • CHF 2570 - Middle Childhood Development Credits: (3) • CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory Credits: (3) (lab required) • CHF 4500 - Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: (3) Electives (6 credit hours) Select at least two courses from the following • CHF 2400 - Family Relations Credits: (3) • CHF 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) (lab required) • CHF 2620 - Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children Credits: (3) (lab required) • CHF 3350 - Diverse Families Credits: (3) • CHF 3500 - Young Children at Risk Credits: (3) • CHF 3550 - Parenting Education Credits: (3) • CHF 3640 - Working with Parents Credits: (3) • CHF 4300 - Latino Child and Family Development Credits: (3) • CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) * • CHF 4860 - Practicum Credits: (1-6) (3 credit hours required) * * Taken concurrently For students using the Child Development minor with a Family Studies degree, the required courses will change. Students must have 18 credits beyond their major for a minor in Child Development. See the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801- 626-6411). 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 numbered 3000 and above). Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a 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 Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog