Department of Child and Family Studies

Child and Family Studies Department Policies
Early Childhood Laboratory

Department Chair: Ryan Dunn, 385-244-0141
Location: McKay Education Building
Telephone Contact: Danielle Orozco 801-626-7151
Advisor: Darcy Gregg, 801-626-6411
Professors: Carrie Ota, Wei Qiu, Paul Schvaneveldt; Associate Professors: Mark Adams, Sheila Anderson, Gina Cook, Teri Henke, Daniel Hubler; Assistant Professors: Charles Dunn, Keith Osai

The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood (Bachelor’s and Associate of Applied Science), Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. The AAS Early Childhood and BS Family Studies are also fully online. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. Child and Family Studies is also an area available for a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS).

Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application. 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.

Child and Family Studies Department Policies

All Child and Family Studies courses must have been taken within the last 10 years to count towards major/minor requirements.

The Child and Family Studies Department will only accept two non-articulated transfer courses for the major/minor.

If a grade in a Child and Family Studies major/minor course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. The Retention & Referral Policy can be found at https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/chfam/CHF_Retention18.pdf.

All students with a major/minor in Child & Family Studies are strongly encouraged to contact the department academic advisor in McKay Education Building (801-626-6411) early in their academic career for advisement and declaration of a major and/or minor.

Students must undergo a background check and be fingerprinted for major and course requirements.

Early Childhood Laboratory

The Melba S. Lehner Children’s School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in early childhood environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies prerequisite major courses at a B- level or better and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School one semester prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with a faculty advisor.

Courses

Child and Family Course Descriptions

Programs

Associate of Applied Science

Early Childhood (AAS)

Bachelor of Science

Emphasis Option for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

BIS emphases are also offered for most programs with a minor.

Child and Family Studies (BIS)

Minor