Child and Family Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Child & Family Studies major offers three concentrations: Child Development, Family Studies, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
The Child Development concentration prepares graduates to teach or direct early childhood programs (birth through age 8). Career opportunities include Head Start, profit or non-profit child care/agencies, and family resource centers.
To be granted a degree in Child and Family Studies students must have a “C” or better in all CDF and supporting courses.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of a degree in Child and Family Studies graduates will be able to:
- Assess developmental, political, social, cultural, economic and technological influences on the well-being and diversity of individuals, families and communities
- Design and implement a range of services for individuals, children and families
- Utilize and interpret appropriate individual, family and program evaluation measures
- Access community resources and collaborate with community agencies/services
- Evaluate and monitor professional development
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 19.0701
CIP Code: 19.0701
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | 45 | |
| CDF 132 | Introduction to the Family | 3 |
| CDF 235 | Child Development: Conception-Eight Years | 3 |
| CDF 236 | Interaction and Guidance | 3 |
| CDF 246 | Creative Activities and Materials for Young Children | 3 |
| CDF 327 | Family Involvement with Young Children | 3 |
| CDF 360 | Consumer and Career Finance | 3 |
| CDF 399 | Child and Family Studies Practicum | 6 |
| CDF 424 | Diversity Awareness Prof Prac | 3 |
| CDF 437 | Family Stress and Resilience | 3 |
| CDF 538 | Research Analysis in Child and Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 400 | Ethics and Advocacy in Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| NFA 317 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 3 |
| SWK 440 | Addictions | 3 |
| SWK 456 | Children's Services | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
| Child Development | 36 | |
| Family Studies | 24 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Child Development | 0 | |
| Family Studies | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Child Development Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CDF 203 | Philosophical & Historical Foundations of the EC Profession | 3 |
| CDF 310 | Observation and Assessment in ECE | 3 |
| CDF 363 | Early Childhood Literacy | 3 |
| CDF 405 | Program Planning for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CDF 450 | Early Childhood Practicum 1 | 9 |
| CDF 512 | Childhood & Nature | 3 |
| CDF 544 | Early Childhood Development and Program Planning | 3 |
| CDF 547 | Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| LIB 301 | Children's Literature and Related Materials | 3 |
| SED 318 | Special Education in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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CDF 450 Early Childhood Practicum is a 9 credit hour course and requires a 3.0 GPA in major requirements prior to enrolling.
Family Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CDF 232 | Human Sexuality, Behavior, and Attitudes | 3 |
| CDF 243 | Introduction to Family Life Programs | 3 |
| CDF 331 | Marriage and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| CDF 342 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| CDF 441 | Family Dynamics in Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| FRM 352 | Family as Consumers | 3 |
| HEA 345 | Drugs, the Individual, and Society | 3 |
| or SWK 310 | Social Welfare Policy History | |
| HEA 380 | Mental Health Promotion | 3 |
| or SWK 420 | Mental Health in Social Work | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hours in General Education.