192 Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). As part of the Teacher Education admission requirements and/or before enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow an eight week response time from the state. General Education See pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. CHF SS1500 will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. COMM HU 1020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS 1500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (28 credit hours) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) CHF 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) or EDUC DV3260 The Exceptional Student (3) CHF 3640 Working with Parents (3) CHF 4710* Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) CHF 4720* Student Teaching-Children's School (6) CHF 4990A Seminar in Child Development (1) * Taken concurrently Support Courses Required (20 credit hours) COMM HU 1020 *Principles of Public Speaking or COMM HU2110 introduction to Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) *Will satisfy a general education requtement or COMM 3070 Performance Studies (3) or equivalent MATH 2010 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) MATH 2020 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3) EDUC 2000 Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) ENGL 3300 Children's Literature (3) PE 3630 Physical Education K-6 (3) HLTH 4300 Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Support Course Elective (2-4 credit hours) Select one cowse torn the following MUSC 382 4 Music for the Elementary Teachers (4) EDUC 3430 Creative Processes in Elementary School (3) Theater 4603 Creative Drama (3) DANC 3640 Creative Movement in Elementary School (2) ART CA1030* Studio Art for the Non-Art Major (3) * May not be used as both a support elective and general education Professional Education Courses Required (39 credit hours) EDUC 3390 Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) » Level 1 (Core) EDUC 3100 EDUC3110 Instructional Planning and Assessment (3) Instructional Technology (1) » Level 2 (Learners and Literacy) EDUC DV3200 Foundations of Diversity: Culturally, Linguistically Responsive Teaching (3) EDUC 3280 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) EDUC 3240 Foundations, Methods & Assessments of Elementary Reading (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk or EDUC DV3260 The Exceptional Student (3) • Level 3 (Interdisciplinary Methods) EDUC 4300 Elementary Math Methods (3) EDUC 4320 Elementary Language Arts Methods (3) EDUC 4330 Elementary Science Methods (3) EDUC 4340 Elementary Art/Music Methods (3) ♦ Level 4 (Synthesis) ED U C 4 8 4 0 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) CHF 4980 Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) Admission to Teacher Education is requted prior to enrollment in professional Education classes. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Early Childhood and Elementary Education DUAL CERTIFICATION Combination of these two programs allows students the flexibility of teaching pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and increases job potential. Early consultation with an adviser is recommended. See Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education major requtements. Early Childhood Education majors who desire to obtain an Elementary Education Certification will complete 38 hours in the Early Childhood Education major and must also complete the following additional 19 hours: Required Education Course (3 credit hours) EDUC DV3260 The Exceptional Student* (3) *ifnot ateady taken Concentration (9 credit hours) Select an additional 9 credit hours of course work in an area of concentration. (See Teacher Education Department advisor.) Science Elective (3 credit hours) Select one 3hour cowse that includes a lab in consultation with a Teacher Education Depaitment advisor. Additional Student Teaching (4 credit hours) Length may vary depending on performance and previous placement. Elementary Education majors who desire to obtain an Early Childhood Education Endorsement will complete 41 hours in the Elementary Education major and the following additional 26-30 hours: Required Courses CHF 2500 CHF 2600 CHF 2610 Develop of Child: Birth-Eight (3) Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog