372 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education and Family Studies. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. Family studies is also an area available for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS). Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. Child and Family Studies Department Policies All Child and Family Studies courses must have been taken within the last 10 years to count towards maj or/minor requirements. The Child and Family Studies Department will only accept two non-articulated transfer courses for the maj or/minor. If a grade in a Child and Family Studies major/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 the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. All students with a major/minor in Child & Family Studies are strongly encouraged to contact the department academic advisor in McKay Education Building room 248 (801-626- 6411) early in their academic career for advisement and declaration of a major and/or minor. 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. Early Childhood Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in early childhood environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies prerequisite major courses at a C level or better and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children's School two semesters prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with a faculty advisor. Double Major Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students wanting licensure in both Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education are encouraged to complete a double major. All course requirements must be completed for both majors, which include only one semester of student teaching EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education (K and 1-3) and EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis. Students will complete the Early Childhood Education requirements, either GEOG 1300 SS/DV- Places and Peoples of the World or GEOG 1520 SS/DV - Geography of the United States and Canada. Also, students should take CHF 3500 - Young Children at Risk prior to Level 1. Please see the CHF department academic advisor for additional coursework and information. Early Childhood (AAS) • Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the department advisor in McKay Education Building Room 248 (801-626- 6411). • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C and a grade of C or better in required courses. 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 total of 63 credit hours is required for graduation; 29-31 of these are required within the major. 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). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Program of Study (Major/ Minor) Declaration). Students enrolling in CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory and CHF 2620 - Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children 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 2610 and CHF 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. CHF 1500 will fulfill both a major and general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family Studies Department major courses. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Child & Family Courses Required (minimum of 29-31 credit hours) • CHF 1500 SS - Human Development Credits: (3) • CHF 2400 - Family Relations Credits: (3) • CHF 2500 - Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight Credits: (3) • CHF 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) • CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory Credits: (3) (lab required) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog