Education The Department of Family Life provides a well-rounded educational program with experiences which develop understandings and skills with special emphasis toward strengthening homes and human relationships. Courses are designed to meet the needs of both majors and non-majors and are open to all men and women in the college. The curriculum provides a four year program in two areas which leads to a bachelors degree: Child Development, and a combination major of Family Life and Office Administration. The curriculum also includes the first two years for those who wish to major in one of the areas of Home Economics, such as Home Economics Education; Foods and Nutrition, including Dietetics; Clothing and Textiles; Housing and Management; and Extension Service. The last two years would be completed at another four year institution. The Home Economics Club - The Home Economics Club is a professional club whose purpose is strengthening the area of home and family life and fostering social relationships among the members. Regular meetings are conducted and special projects planned. The club is affiliated with the State and National College Clubs and the American Home Economics Association. It is open to all women students on campus. CURRICULUM Basic Requirements - All students are required to complete English 1, 2, 3; Health Education; Orientation; and three approved classes in P.E. General Education Requirements - A student may satisfy the general education requirements by completing a minimum of 40 credit hours in the four areas of Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. TWO YEAR PROGRAM The following are lower division requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Homemaking Education, Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, and Interior Design. Professional Requirements - (32 hours selected from four areas) Foods and Nutrition: 2, 3, 6; Housing and Management: 9, 13, 14, 16, 19; Clothing and Textiles: 18, 23, 24, 25; Child Development and Family Relations: 33, 35, 36. Students planning to complete majors in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics, Textiles and Clothing, etc., at other institutions should consult an adviser for specific requirements. 254 Education BACCALAUREATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Child Development Major - This major provides opportunities for the study of Human Development and Family Relationships from infancy through the aging family which will: a. facilitate the achievement of successful marriage and parenthood through increased self-understanding and appreciation of insight and skills basic for effective human relationships. b. lead to professional competency for those who are interested in vocational opportunities which are: teaching in and conducting a nursery school in a community center, a college, public schools, etc.; working with parent groups and extension service positions in Family Relations ; play director in a children's hospital and other established pre-school programs as well as study toward an advanced degree. Students interested in completing a major in Child Development and who also want to qualify for an Elementary Teaching Certificate should consult an adviser. This major is appropriate for both men and women. A well-equipped nursery school which serves as a child development laboratory gives practical experience to students interested in the many fields involving human relations. Arrangements to student teach in the Nursery School must be made with the supervisor of the Nursery School before completion of the sophomore year. Professional Child Development Requirement - (40 hours) The following courses are required: (31 hours) Family Life 6, 35, 36, 40, 100, 101, 108, 109, 190, and 9 hours to be selected from the following: Family Life 33, 42,103,105, 111, 191. Students not electing Elementary Education certification should complete a minor in Family Relations, Psychology, Sociology or a related field. Additional Requirements - (25 hours) Child Development majors who do not elect to qualify for teacher certification will select 25 hours from the following: Anthropology 2; Art 30, 32; English 130, American Literature and English Literature (3 hours each); Education 101; Genetics 30; Psychology 112, 100; Sociology 30,115; and Speech 1. Child Development Minor - A minor in Child Development may be completed by taking a minimum of 20 hours selected from the following: Family Life 35, 36, 40,100,108, 109 and three additional hours selected from the following: Family Life 6, 13, 23, 33. 255