412 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education assessment, appropriate learning objectives and strategies for individuals and specific groups of children in early learning settings. Requires both lecture and lab time. This course is intended for teacher education majors who are K-6 candidates not completing an early childhood specialization. Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license should enroll in CHF 4710 instead of 4711. Prerequisite: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. CHF 4720 - Student Teaching in the Children's School Credits: (3-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Experience in application of generalizations regarding growth, guidance, and development of children in the Children's School. For juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: EC and ECE majors: CHF 2500, CHF 2600, CHF 2610, CHF 2620 and CHF 3640. K-6 Candidates: CHF 2610 and CHF 2620. To be taken concurrently with CHF 4710. (Will be taken the last 10 weeks of the semester.) May be repeated 2 times up to 9 credit hours. CHF 4730 - Early Childhood /Early Childhood Education Program Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course prepares students with skills specific to leadership roles in early childhood education programs including: professional ethics, ensuring the health and safety of children, ongoing quality improvement, program leadership, planning, and management. Content and skills focus on practices endorsed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are aligned with the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs. Prerequisite: CHF 2600, CHF 2610, CHF 2620, or consent of the instructor, and concurrent or prior enrollment in CHF 4710 and CHF 4720. CHF 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of Child and Family Studies. Limited to advanced students upon consent of faculty supervisor. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Credit for this course towards a Child and Family Studies major or minor will only be accepted when the course is completed with a grade of B- or better. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours. CHF 4860 - Practicum Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Work or volunteer experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Consent of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration. Prerequisite: for Family Studies Majors include CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, CHF 3850, and completed background clearance. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum 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 and faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: for Early Childhood BS majors: CHF 4710 and CHF 4720, or consent of faculty supervisor. CHF 4900 - Career Strategy Seminar Credits: (l) Open to first semester Juniors through first semester Seniors in all academic schools. Course objectives are to help students develop a career strategy to meet expected career goals, i.e., acquire a career position or successfully prepare for graduate school acceptance. CHF 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: (when needed) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours. CHF 4980 - Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar Credits: (l) Synthesis of Early Childhood/Elementary Education program of study with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project not required. To be taken concurrently with student teaching. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog