224 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 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 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: Bdore 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 recdve 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 drcumstanc- es, 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. 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). 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 38-43 for Associate of Applied Sdence requirements. CHF SSI500 will fulfill both a major and general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family Studies Department major courses. Course Requirements for AAS Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits) Composition (6) ENGLEN1010(3) ENGLEN2010(3) Humanities/Creative Arts (3) HUl 020 (3) recommended Quantitative Literacy (3) MATH QL1030 (3) recommended Social Science (3) CHF SS1500 (3) recommended Physical & Life Sciences (3) Child & Family Courses Required (minimum of 29-31 credit hours) CHF SS1500 Human Development (3) CHF 2400 Family Relations (3) 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 2860* Practicum (4-6) CHF 2990A* Seminar in Child Development (1) CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) CHF 3640 Working with Parents (3) * Should be taken concurrently and after all other CHF classes are completed. CHF 4710 and 4720 will also fulfill this requirement. Must make application and deadline for Practicum Experience. Electives (minimum 18 credit hours) Select 18 additional credit hours with the approval of an advisor. Seek additional depth in Child and Family Studies and also select courses from across campus to enhance teaching competency in the areas of Art, Science, Literature, Music, Health & First Aid, etc. Advisors will suggest specific appropriate courses. Students should work closely with an advisor if they are planning to go on for a future Early Childhood baccalaureate or a teaching certificate. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a course sequence. CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES COURSES - CHF CHF 1400. Marriage as an Interpersonal Process (3) An introductory survey course which addresses individual, interpersonal, and developmental dynamics essential for sustaining interpersonal and marital relationships. CHF SSI500. Human Development (3) A survey course which addresses the developmental aspects of individuals across the lifespan. Course content encompasses the study of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental changes of the healthy individual in the context of the family and society. It emphasizes and demonstrates the vital connections between theory, research, and application. CHF 2100. Family Resource Management (3) Understanding the significance of values, goals, attitudes and planning strategies in the management of human, economic and environmental resources as they relate to increasing satisfadion and the enhancement of family relationships. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog