CHF 2400. Family Relations (3) Examines dynamics of the healthy family using family theory, individual life span devdopment, research, and active learning experiences. CHF 2500. Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) Focuses on developmental characteristics, devdopmental processes, and events and circumstances that influence the devdopment of a child from birth through eight years of age. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500. CHF 2570. Middle Childhood Development (3) Focuses on the developmental characteristics, processes, and events that influence the growth of the child during the middle childhood development period. Examines the interactive efforts that the culture, family, school and peers have on development during this period. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500. CHF 2600.* Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3) An overview of the historical roots of early childhood education; theoretical approaches, developmentally appropriate practice, types and efficacy of early childhood programs; and political issues and ethical conduct within the early childhood profession. Two hours lecture and two hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500. CHF 2610.* Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) The development of a philosophy and a plan of action for guiding the child based on theories of development. Lectures combine with laboratory experiences to provide opportunity for building relationships with young children. Lab experience to be arranged (2 hrs per week). May be taken concurrently with CHF 2600. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500. CHF 2620.* Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) Development of altitudes, materials, and skills needed to plan and teach age, individually, and culturally appropriate curriculum for young children. Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: CHF SSI500. * Students enrolling 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 that include field experience, practica 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 courses. See the department secretary for further details. CHF 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) (when needed) Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. 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 nrinimum 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. 225 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 reflecting their social 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. 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE ArtsS Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF- ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog