200 Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). As part of the Teacher Education admission requirements and/or 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, pradica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow an eight week response time from the state. General Education See pages 38-43 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. CHF SSI500 will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. COMM HUl020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. A sdence class with a lab is a requirement for Teacher Education. Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS1500 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. Students are encouraged to apply two semesters prior to teaching in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. Support Courses Required (23 credit hours) EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching (3) COMM HU1020 *Principles of Public Speaking or COMM HU2110 *rntroduction to Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) *Will satisfy a general education requirement 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) PEP 3630 Physical Education K-6 (3) HLTH 4300 Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Support Course Elective (2-4 credit hours) Select one course from the following MUSC 3824 Music for the Elementary Teachers (4) EDUC 3430 Creative Processes in Elementary School (3) THEA 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 EDUC 3110 Instrudional Planning and Assessment (3) Instrudional 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) Students are encouraged to take their Praxis exam prior to Level 4. • Level 4 (Synthesis) EDUC 4840 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) CHF 4980 Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) Admission to Teacher Education is required prior to enrollment in professional Education classes. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online 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 teachingpre-kindergarten through sixth grade and increases job potential. Early consultation with an adviser is recommended. See Early Childhood Education major requirements. 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) Hfnot already 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 3-hour course that includes a lab in consultation with a Teacher Education Department advisor. Additional Student Teaching (4 credit hours) EDUC 4380 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (4) Length may vary depending on performance and previous placement. Family Studies Major bachelor's degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: (1) Complete the Pre-professional Core courses listed below under Course Requirements; (2) Declare your Family Studies major with the department academic Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog