Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 407 Child and Family Studies Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. Course Descriptions - CHF Department of Child and Family Studies CHF 1400 - Marriage as an Interpersonal Process Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] An introductory survey course which addresses individual, interpersonal, and developmental dynamics essential for sustaining interpersonal and marital relationships. CHF 1500 SS - Human Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] Understanding the significance of values, goals, attitudes and planning strategies in the management of human, economic and environmental resources as they relate to increasing satisfaction and the enhancement of family relationships. CHF 2400 - Family Relations Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] Examines dynamics of the healthy family using family theory, individual life span development, research, and active learning experiences. CHF 2500 - Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] Focuses on developmental characteristics, developmental processes, and events and circumstances that influence the development of a child from birth through eight years of age. Prerequisite: CHF 1500. CHF 2570 - Middle Childhood Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1500. CHF 2600 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1500. Students enrolling in CHF 2600, CHF 2610 and CHF 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, CHF 2610, and CHF 2620 courses. See the department secretary for further details. CHF 2610 - Guidance Based on Developmental Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. Students complete a minimum of 24 hours practicum arranged by the instructor. Prerequisite: CHF 1500. May be taken Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog