General Information 641. Social, Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3) Relationship of the modern school to society with special emphasis upon social, cultural, and philosophical literature having influenced the direction of American education. 645. Creative Education in the Elementary School (3) Exploration of research concerning creativity in education relating to teaching processes and attitudes for utilizing basic principles in the improvement of classroom practices. 646. Gifted and Talented (3) Examination of the historical and philosophical backgound of gifted education; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum, and education programming; and a look at special populations of gifted students. 663. Cognitive Development (3) Stages and processes of development as they affect the teaching situations. Practical, theory-based approaches to creating stimulating and developmentally appropriate classroom activities and assignments. 664. Principles of Learning (3) Principles and techniques in psychology and education for the purpose of creating conditions for effective learning, with selective in-depth study. 665. Reading Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Emphasizes components of an adequate developmental reading program with emphasis upon procedures for helping the child who is having general reading difficulties. 666. Introduction to Interpreting Research in Education (3) Assists teachers in locating, interpreting and applying research methods to classroom problems. Development of Master's Project proposal is discussed. 670. Science Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction in science in the elementary schools. 673. Individualization of Instruction (3) Basic assumptions for underlying curriculum and processes for individualizing instruction; principles and conditions, methods, classroom organizations and management responsibilities for individualization. 674. Mathematics Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Considers new concepts in curriculum and methods of teaching mathematics in the elementary schools. 680. Social Studies Inrtrouction in the Elementary School (3) Emphasis on the study of new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction of the elementary school social studies programs. 682. Parent Involvement in Education (3) Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between parents and teacher through reciprocal communication, home-based involvement, school-based involvement and decision making. 685. Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Examination of research in new linguistic learnings and processes of teaching the language arts program in the elementary school. 687. Education and the Middle School (3) Exploration of the rationale behind the need for the middle school, including a study of the principles upon which preadolescent education should be based. 690. Independent Study (1-3) Intended for the candidate who has special needs and who would benefit from an individual study program. Students may take a maximum of one 690 course. Forms are available from the CGP, Room ED 234 office and must be approved by the instructor and the Director at time of registration. 696. Master's Project (3) 699. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) See individual departments for Master of Education courses in area of emphasis. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES Chair: S. Craig Campbell Location: Education Bldg., Room 204 Associate Professors: Francis M. Woodard; Assistant Professors: James Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Randy S. Chatelain, Tom Day, Chloe D. Merrill, Brenda S. Singleton; Instructors: Donna J. Bauman, Carole J. Haun Description The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education for men and women by providing majors in the following areas: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Emphases under the Family Studies major are: Family Relations; Foods and Nutrition; Consumer Education. Child and Family Studies include emphases on development and behavior throughout the human life span from conception through death. The focus is on gaining knowledge and skills for enhancing relationships with self, family, and world. Education Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where laboratory experience is provided for realistic learning. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. PROGRAM: CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific course requirements for the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • Child development majors must have a B- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.5 is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Child and Family Studies courses required (54 credit hours): 150 (5), 255 (3), 256 (4), 257 (3), 310 (5), 340 (4), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (6), 450 (3), 451 (3), 492 (1), 499A (4). • Recommended Child and Family Studies courses: 140 (4), 315 (3), 483 (1-5), 486 (2-9), 492 (1-3). Advisor Approved Emphasis Options: • Two specific 20 credit hour areas of emphasis -or- • One specific 20 credit hour area of emphasis plus 25 additional credits of advisor approved related courses. PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degreee General Education requirements (see index). • Psychology SSlOl (5) and History SS170 (5) in Social Science area and Human Development PD 150 in Personal Development area are recommended. • A minor is not required. • Early Childhood Education majors must have a B or better in major course areas. • Early Childhood Education majors must achieve an overall 2.75 GPA. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • One 20-credit hour content area in an adviser-approved subject matter area or two 10-credit hour content areas in adviser-approved subject matter areas. • Child and Family Studies courses required (36 credit hours): 150 (5), 256 (4), 257 (3), 310 (5), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372 (6). • School of Education Certification Program requirements (45 credit hours): Education 195 (1), 300 (2), 302 (1), 304 (3), 306 (6), 339 (3), 308 (3), 310 (3), 312 (4), 314 (2), 488 (15), 498 (2). • Support Course Requirement (26 credit hours): Math 201 (4) and 202 (4); a total of three hours from English 105 (3), Communications 102 (3) or 307 (3) or an approved alternative; ♦Education 460 (3); *English 330 (3); Physical Education 362 (3); and a total of 6 credit hours from Art 250 (3), Music 169 (3), ♦Music 320 (3), Theater 420 (3), Education 343 (3). * Junior or senior status recommended. 104 Note: Alt students prior to applying for student teaching are required to pass a Spelling and Metric System competency test Information available in Education Operation Center. PROGRAM: DUAL CERTIFICATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Combination of these two programs allows students the flexibility to teach kindergarten through sixth grade and increases job potential. Early consultation with an adviser is recommended. Early Childhood majors who desire to obtain an Elementary Education Endorsement will complete the following additional 24 credit hours: • Education 200 (4), 333 (4) • Additional 10 credit hours of coursework in Content Areas. • Additional Student Teaching of 6 credit hours (length may vary depending on performance and previous placement). Elementary Education Majors who desire to obtain an Early Childhood Education endorsement will complete the following additional 29 hours: • Child and Family Studies 256 (4), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 371 (3), 372(6). Additional Student Teaching of 6 credit hours (length may vary depending on performance and previous placement). Elementary Education majors who have used Child Development as an area of concentration must complete the same number of hours in another content area. PROGRAM: FAMILY STUDIES MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE Emphases: Family Relations, Food & Nutrition Consumer Education General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). • In lieu of a minor, an emphases of 20 hours outside the Department of Child and Family Studies, approved by the department adviser. • Family Studies Majors just have a "C" or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 or above). • A total of 60 hours constitutes this major with a minimum of 40 hours within the Department of Child and Family Studies. Specific Requirements: • Core Child and Family Studies courses required for each of the three emphases listed below: 140 (4), 150 (5), 299B (2-4),245 (4), 340 (4), 499B (2-4). Child and Family Studiesl40 and 150 may taken to fill the General Education Personal Development area. Choose from one of the following emphases within the Family Studies major: Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology See emphases requirements on next page 105 Continuing Education