220 DEPARTMENT Child and Family Studies Chain Dr. Craig Campbell Location: McKay Education Building, Room 204 Telephone Contact: Michelle Checkman 801-626-7151 Advisor: Darcy Gregg 801-626-6411 Professors: James Bird, Craig Campbell, Chloe Merrill; Associate Professors: Randy Chatelain, Paul Schvaneveldt; Assistant Professors: Tom Day, Wei Qiu, Volkan Sahin; Instructors: Joyce Buck, Carole Haun I he Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood (Bachelor's and Assodate of Applied Science), Early Childhood 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. Early Childhood Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students pradical 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 Mdba S. Lehner Children's School two semesters prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with a faculty 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 bachelors degree (bs or ba) 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: Required. In lieu of a minor, a concentration of 15 credit hours may be substituted as approved by the department. Six of these hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or above). » 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 spedal 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 department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). Sign a Program of Study Contrad with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the department advisor, 801-626-6411. Students emolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620 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, pradica or student teaching. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for either Bachdor 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 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 (40 credit hours) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth thru Eight (3) CHF 2570 Middle Childhood Development (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 Devdopment (3) CHF 4710* Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) CHF 4720* Student Teaching-Children's School (6) CHF 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3) CHF 4990A* A 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. In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved concentration of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. Early Childhood Education Major bachelor's degree (bs or ba) 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. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog