192 Education, and Family Studies. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. 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. 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 "B-" 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 an advisor. 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. Early Childhood Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) Students preparing to work in childhood programs or agencies serving young children that do not require a teaching certificate graduate with a major in Early Childhood. Students who wish to obtain certification to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. (See Early Childhood Education description.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Optional (cannot be within the Department of Child and Family Studies). In lieu of a minor, a concentration of 15 credit hours outside the Department of Child and Family Studies may be substituted as approved by the department. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in each course is required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all 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 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 43 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 22 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Sign a Program of Study Contract with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the Student Advisor, 801-626-6411. Before emolling 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 for an eight week response time from the state. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. CHF SSI500 (3) will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most major courses. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS1500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (40 credit hours) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2570 The Child from Six to Twelve (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) CHF 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) CHF 3640 Working with Parents (3) CHF 4500 Comparative Study of Child & Adolescent Development (3) CHF 4710* Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) CHF 4720* Student Teaching-Children's School (6) CHF 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3) CHF 4990 A Seminar in Child Development (1) * Taken concurrently In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved concentration of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. Early Childhood Education Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) 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 age three through eight years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach in a public school's early childhood program graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 40 credit hours of general education and relevant prerequisite courses and have either a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above or a minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 30 semester hours taken. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in each course is required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all 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 minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a bachelors degree - 88 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Weber State University 2006 - 2007 Catalog