Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 411 basic background and knowledge of Child Life practices. This course prepares individuals who plan to complete a 480 hour cooperative work experience in the field of Child Life, and is required prior entering into an internship and taking the National Child Life Certification Examination. The content of this course is designed to create a foundation of knowledge, both academically and practically, in the required core competencies of the nationally recognized Child Life Certification. The core competencies include the ability to assess and provide services to infants, children, youth, and families in a medical setting including stress management, supportive environments, team skills, professional development, and evaluation skills. CHF 4500 - Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] 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, intellectual, social, emotional domains of development. Prerequisite: CHF 1500 and CHF 2400. CHF 4510 - Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children Credits: (1-3) Variable Title An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours. CHF 4520 - Basic Mediation Training Credits: (3) Typically taught: (when needed) A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effectively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation practice is required to complete certification.) CHF 4600 - Family Studies Field Experiences Credits: (1-8) Typically taught: (when needed) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated up to 8 credit hours. CHF 4650 - Family Life Education Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 3850, or consent of instructor. CHF 4660 - Advanced Skills for Family Life Educators Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This upper division course is centered on students' development of interpersonal and pedagogical skills as Family Life Educators under the direct supervision of course instructors. This theory-based course will provide students with hands-on skills and experiences that are vital for today's family life educators. This includes building audience engagement and trust through the use of observational feedback, responding to nonverbal cues, and addressing common teaching challenges. This course will teach students to present specific family life education program curricula. The course training will include students reviewing and presenting the family life education materials in two contexts: 1-within the classroom among peers and faculty and 2-within the community. This course also provides students with a number of teaching tools and philosophies considered key to becoming effective in the field of Family Life Education, and it also provides students with the experience of having presented a community education program in multiple contexts. Prerequisite: CHF 1400, CHF 1500, CHF 2400, CHF 2990B. CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and specific groups of children. Requires both lecture and lab time. Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license will register for the section that is offered the first 5 weeks of the semester, and take it concurrently with CHF 4720. Teacher Education majors who are K-6 candidates and not taking an early childhood specialization will register for the full semester section. Prerequisite: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. Minors take it concurrently with CHF 4860. CHF 4711 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Teacher Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog