Child & Family Studies Child & Family Studies General Information 256. Toddler and Preschool Child (4) Understanding total development of the child, 13 months to 5 years. Students learn observational, teaching and professional parenting skills. Prerequisite: Chfam PD150 or consent of instuctor. 257. The Child from Six to Twelve (3) Growth and development of the child from six to twelve years. Guidance principles of parenting and teaching throughout the child's daily life settings. Prerequisite: Chfam PD150. 262. Creative Learning Experiences for Early Childhood (3) Development of attitudes, methods, materials, and skills for teaching young children. 283. Directed Readings (1-5) Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. 285. Child Development Associate Training (1-9) Understanding Child Development concepts is applied to teaching situations with young children. Individualized training plans are designed to help students meet required competency. Course leads to national Child Development Associate Certificate, required by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for teachers of young children. Placement in course based on compentencies of each individual student Consent of instructor required. 286. Practicum (2-9) Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prequisite: consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department The course objective for each student will be developed between the student the department and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student and the department Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department 290. Career Development (3) A comprehensive approach toward career development planning and selection. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 299A. Seminar in Child Development (2-4) Discussion and analysis of readings and selected topics in growth and development of the child. 299B. Seminar in Family Studies (4) Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors. 300. Food Patterns and Practices of Various Cultures (3) The appreciation and understanding of social, religious, economic and aesthetic significance of food patterns. World food problems of the expanding population. Laboratory experience in preparing and serving meals of various cultures with emphasis on interacting with people representing these cultures. 301. Nutrition Through the Growing Years (5) Nutrition related to healthy development of the young child, preschool through elementary years. Focus is on the role of the family and the school experiences as they effect the nutrition of the child. The course includes lab experiences and exposure to government food support programs. PD315. 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. 320. Applications of Microcomputers in Education (3) Provides students with methods of incoporating microcomputers into the field of Education. Explores educational programs, educational characteristics of various computer languages, and graphics and animation. Discusses the various modes of using the microcomputer in education. Prerequisite: CIS PD170 or permission of the instructor. 345. Adult Years (4) Growth and development through young, middle, and late adulthood. 360. 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 expereinces to provide opportunity for building relationships with young children. Lab experience to be arranged. Prerequisite: Chfam 256. 362. Developmental Planning for Young Children (4) Planning of developmental educational experiences to support total growth. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week Prerequisite: Chfam 360. 364. Working with Parents (3) Prepares students to be parent educators by exploring philosophies, processes, and methods for working with parents and involving them in their child's learning process. 365. Family Life Education Strategies (4) Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members. 368. Teaching Experience in the Preschool (4) The course will provide students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interact with children on an individual and group basis, plan, develop, and implement activities for children. Prerequisites: Chfam PD150, 256 or permission of instructor. 371. Student Teaching Seminar (3) Analysis of student teaching experiences and synthesis of child development concepts resulting in a personal teaching philosophy. Taken concurrently with Chfam 372. Prerequisite Chfam 362. 372. Student Teaching in the Children's School (6) Experience in application of generalizations regarding growth, guidance, and development of children in the Children's School. For juniors and seniors. To be taken concurrently with Chfam 371. Prerequisite: Chfam 362. 380. Current Research in Child and Family Studies (4) An introduction to research and exploration of methodology used in the study of family processes. The student will develop skills in reading, evaluating and synthesizing material from professional journals and other sources dealing with family theory. 401. Creative Explorations with Food and Nutrition (1-6) Additional advanced opportunities to sutdy nutrition throughout the lifespan, exploring current nutritional information and providing experiences in research, laboratory experimentation, and course content Examples of possible offerings: Family Nutrition, Adult and Geriatric Nutrition, Adolescent Nutrition, and Nutrition and Disease. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite Chfam 101. 440. The Family in Stress (4) Fjcamining causes of stress in the family, and developing strategies for coping with stress. 450. Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development (3) A comprehensive and indepth analysis of principles and theories of growth as applied to the physiological, intellectual, social, and emotional development of the child and the adolescent Recommended as a senior class for department majors and minors. Prerequisite: Chfam PD150. 451. Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children (3) A brief historical overview of philosophical trends in programs for children coupled with a look at contemporary issues. Students will participate in some phase of planning for children (Example: Nursery school, day care centers, play grounds, staff training programs, and child advocacy on the local, state, and national level). Prerequisite Chfam 371, 372. 453. Learning with Your Child I, II, III (2) Designed to help parents become skilled teachers of their own children by extending child development knowledge and through sharing experiences with their child in the Children's School. To be taken each quarter for two credit hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment of a child in the Children's School and Chfam 253. 460. Family Studies Field Experiences (1-12) Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instuctor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 465. Family Processes (4) An examination of multiple interaction processes in family systems for the purpose of enrichment and problem prevention. 483. Directed Readings (1-5) Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. 485. Child Development Associate Training (1-9) Training to help Weber State College students, Day Care personnel and Head Start teachers meet competencies required for the National Child Development Associate Certificate. 486. Practicum (2-9) Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Chfam 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 490. Career Strategy Seminar (1) Open to first quarter Juniors through first quarter 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. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 498. Synthesis of Elementary Teaching Program (2) Synthesis of total elementary education program. Modules on educational leadership, professional relationships, background of American education, and developing a total program. Service hours are required. Recommended to be taken after student teaching. 499A. Seminar in Child Development (1) Discussion and analysis of special topics for graduating Child Development majors. 499B. Senior Seminar in Family Studies (4) Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 130 131 Continuing Education