202 * A student is free to switch options with the consent of the major advisor. Any course selected for honors may be changed to non-honors status within the first 5 weeks of the semester. ** Permission from the department chair must be sought before registering in a course for honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor concerning the work expected for honors credit. (See also Honors Program.) Child Development MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. Students will recdve the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a 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 to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division courses (courses numbered 3000 and above). 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 for an eight week response time from the state. Course Requirements for Minor Required Courses (12 credit hours) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2570 The Child from Six toTwelve (3) CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) CHF 4500 Comparative Study in Child & Adolescent Devdopment (3) Electives (5-6 credit hours) Select at least two courses from the following CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2620 Planning Creative Learning Experiences for Young Children (3) CHF DV3350 Diverse Families (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) CHF 3550 Parenting Education (3) CHF 3640 Working with Parents (3) CHF 4710* Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) CHF 4860* Practicum (3) * Taken concurrently For students using the Child Development minor with a Family Studies degree, the required courses will change. Students must have 18 credits beyond their major for a minor in child Development. See the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Family Studies MINOR » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the minor. Students will recdve the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a 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 to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 6 must be upper division (courses courses numbered 3000 and above). Required Courses (9 credit hours) CHF 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) CHF SS1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) Faculty Advisor Approved Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select 9 credit hours from the following with at least 6 credit hours of upper-division (courses numbered 3000 and higher) CHF 2100 Family Resource Management (3) CHF 2500 Develop of the Child: Birth-Eight (3) CHF 2610 Guidance B ased on Development Theory (3) CHF 3150 Consumer Rights & Responsibilities (3) CHFDV3350 Diverse Families (3) CHF 3450 Adult Development (3) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) CHF 3550 Parenting Education (3) CHF 3650 Family Processes (3) CHF 3850 Current Research in Child & Family Studies (3) CHF 4400 The Family in Stress (3) CHF 4500 Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) CHF 4650 Family Life Education Methods (3) Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" in courses used toward the emphasis. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a Child & Family Studies 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 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies. Two courses must be upper division. Required Courses (9 credit hours) CHF 1400 Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) CHF SS1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) Electives (minimum 9 credit hours) Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department chair. Early Childhood associate of applied science degree (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 spedal drcumstances, 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. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog