198 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education Early Childhood Education (BS) The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching in programs which serve children from birth through eight years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach a Pre-K early care and education program, Head Start, or a Kindergarten to 3rd grade classroom of a public school graduate with a major in Ea rly Childho od Edu cation. Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 40 credit hours of general education and relevant prerequisite courses. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements. (See Department of Teacher Education in this catalog.) Minor: Not required. Early Childhood is the specialization. Grade Requirements: Early Childhood Education students must meet minimum major course grade requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and achieve at least a "B-" grade in each professional education course to continue the program. A grade of "C" or better in each course (except professional education courses) is required. 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 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 126 credit hours is required for a bachelor's degree; 94 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 65 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). 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 Program of Study (Major/ Minor) Declaration). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). Students enrolling in CHF 2600, CHF 2610 and CHF 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 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. General Education See Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. CHF 1500 will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. COMM 1020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. A science class with a lab is a requirement for Teacher Education. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) • CHF 1500 SS - Human Development (3) (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (25 credit hours) • CHF 2500 - Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) • CHF 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3) (lab required) • CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) (lab required) • CHF 2620 - Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) (lab required) • CHF 3640 - Working with Parents (3) • CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education (3) * • CHF 4720 - Student Teaching in the Children's School (3-6) (6 credit hours required) * • CHF 499 oA - Seminar in Child Development (l) * Taken concurrently. Students are encouraged to apply two semesters prior to teaching in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. Support Courses Required (22 credit hours) EDUC 1010 - Exploring Teaching (3) COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) * or COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) * or equivalent MATH 2010 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) MATH 2020 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3) ENGL 3300 - Children's Literature (3) PEP 3630 - Physical Education K-6 (3) ** HLTH 4300 - Health Education in the Elementary School (2) EDUC 3110 - Instructional Technology (2) *** or EDUC 3370 - Advanced Instructional Technology (2) *** Note: * Will satisfy a general education requirement ** Students must take PEP 3630 after Level 1 *** Based on a technology proficiency assessment, students will complete one of two courses prior to or concurrent with Level 1 Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog