398 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education and deconstruct stereotypes associated with individuals within the Latino culture. The course will simultaneously focus on Latinos living within the United States as well as cultural groups throughout North America, South America, and the Caribbean. CHF 4400 - The Family in Stress Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] Examining causes of stress in the family and developing strategies for coping with stress. CHF 4450 - Children and Families in the Medical Setting Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The purpose of this course is to understand and serve children and families in the medical setting and to provide basic background and knowledge of Child Life practices. This course prepares individuals who plan to complete a 480 hour cooperative work experience in the field of Child Life, and is required prior entering into an internship and taking the National Child Life Certification Examination. The content of this course is designed to create a foundation of knowledge, both academically and practically, in the required core competencies of the nationally recognized Child Life Certification. The core competencies include the ability to assess and provide services to infants, children, youth, and families in a medical setting including stress management, supportive environments, team skills, professional development, and evaluation skills. CHF 4500 - Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] 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: CHF 1500 and CHF 2400. CHF 4510 - Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children Credits: (1-3) Variable Title An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours. CHF 4520 - Basic Mediation Training Credits: (3) Typically taught: (when needed) 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.) CHF 4600 - Family Studies Field Experiences Credits: (1-8) Typically taught: (when needed) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 8 credit hours. CHF 4650 - Family Life Education Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members. Prerequisite: CHF 3350 , CHF 3550 , CHF 3650 , and CHF 3850 , or consent of instructor. CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and specific groups of children. Requires both lecture and lab time. Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license will register for the section that is offered the first 5 weeks of the semester, and take it concurrently with CHF 4720 . Teacher Education majors who are K-6 candidates and not taking an early childhood specialization will register for the full semester section. Prerequisite: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620 . Minors take it concurrently with CHF 4860 . CHF 4711 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Teacher Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate learning objectives and strategies for individuals and specific groups of children in early learning settings. Requires both lecture and lab time. This course is intended for teacher education majors who are K-6 candidates not completing an early childhood specialization. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog