204 CHF 2850. Child Development Associate Training (2) Understanding child development concepts and applying them to teaching situations with young children. The Professional Resource File in preparation for National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is compiled during the course. CHF 2860. Practicum (2-6) (when needed) Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. CHF 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. CHF 2900. Career Development (2) A comprehensive approach toward career devdopment, planning and selection. CHF 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (when needed) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. CHF 2990A. Seminar in Child Development (1) Discussion and analysis of readings and selected topics in growth, development, and education of the young child. CHF 2990B. Seminar in Family Studies (3) Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors including professional skills, professional credentials, and the devdopment of professional ethics. CHF 3150. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities (3) The role and responsibilities of the family and its members as consumers. An exploration of marketplace fact and fraud and identification of consumer resources. CHF DV3350. Diverse Families (3) A comparative analysis of various types of ethnic families in the United States refleding their sodal and political dynamics with extensive coverage of the family lifestyles, traditions and values. Several American ethnic groups will be examined including historical background, key ethnic cultural components, traditional and current ethnic family characteristics, and changes and adaptations to the ethnic family and culture. CHF 3450. Adult Development (3) Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood within a developmental and family system context. CHF 3500. Young Children at Risk (3) Focuses on the elements of the child's history, status, biological traits, and sodal drcumstances that have the potential of placing the child in a position of risk in early childhood settings during the early childhood period. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500 or equivalent. Lab experience to be arranged. CHF 3550. Parenting Education (3) A course designed to assist in the acquisition of skills and knowledge regarding the understanding and facilitation of contemporary parents in their parenting role. Course content will include conceptualizations and strategies from both contemporary theoretical and applied perspedives. Prerequisites: CHF 1400, CHF SSI500, CHF 2100, CHF 2400, and CHF SI3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 3640. Working with Parents (3) Prepares students to be advocates and practitioners of parent involvement by exploring philosophies, processes, and methods for working with parents and involving them in thdr child's learning process. Components of family structure, economics, cultural diversity, second-language learners, communication skills, community resources, and a model for parent involvement are integrated into the student experience. CHF 3650. Family Processes (3) An examination of family internal dynamics and family systems for the purpose of enrichment, problem prevention and education. Prerequisite: CHF 2400. CHF 3680. Teaching Experience in the Preschool (3) Provides students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interad with children on an individual and group basis; plan, develop, and implement adivities for children. Prerequisites: CHF SS1500, CHF 2610 and 2620, or consent of instructor. CHF SI3850. Current Research Methods in Child and Family Studies (3) An introduction to the methods and types of research used in the study of family issues and processes. Focus of the course indudes the development of student knowledge and skills used in applying the scientific method in family studies contexts. Understanding, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting the methods and conclusions reported in the professional empirically based journals will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: CHF 1500, CHF 2400. CHF 4400. The Family in Stress (3) Examining causes of stress in the family and developing strategies for coping with stress. CHF 4500. Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) An advanced level course that addresses the understanding of the principles and theories of growth and development within and between the stages of children in childhood and adolescence. Covers the physiological, intelledual, sodal, emotional domains of development. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500 and CHF 2400. CHF 4510. Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children (1-3) Variable Title An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. CHF 4520. Basic Mediation Training (3) A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effedively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation pradice is required to complete certification.) CHF 4600. Family Studies Field Experiences (1-8) (when needed) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instrudor. Prerequisite: consent of instmctor. CHF 4650. Family Life Education Methods (3) Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members. Prerequisite: CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, and CHF SI3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 4710. Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog