396 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education CHF 2850 - Child Development Associate Training Credits: (2) Understanding child development concepts and applying them to teaching situations with young children. The Professional Resource File in preparation for National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is compiled during the course. CHF 2860 - Practicum Credits: (2-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: (when needed) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 2990A - Seminar in Child Development Credits: (l) Discussion and analysis of readings and selected topics in growth, development, and education of the young child. CHF 2990B - Seminar in Family Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors including professional skills, professional credentials, and the development of professional ethics. CHF 3150 - Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] The role and responsibilities of the family and its members as consumers. An exploration of marketplace fact and fraud and identification of consumer resources. CHF 3350 - Diverse Families Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. CHF 3450 - Adult Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood within a developmental and family system context. CHF 3500 - Young Children at Risk Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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: CHF 1500 or equivalent. CHF 3550 - Parenting Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] 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. Prerequisite: CHF 1400 , CHF 1500 , and CHF 2400 , or consent of instructor. CHF 3640 - Working with Parents Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog