Child and Family Studies Departmental Honors

Please contact the Child and Family Studies Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses.

To earn Departmental Honors in Child and Family Studies, a student must:

1. Complete all the BA/BIS requirements for one of the majors in Child and Family Studies
2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Earn a major GPA of 3.5 or higher
4. Take one (1) HNRS 3000/4000 level class
5. Complete one (1) of the following:
   1. Presentation of scholarly work (such as original research) at a local, state, or national forum (e.g., Weber State University Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration, NCFR, UCFR, NAEYC, UAEYC)
   2. Submission of scholarly work for public/professional dissemination (e.g., professional journals, Weber State University Ergo)
   3. Completion of 20 hours of community service (e.g., volunteer work, practicum) that is clearly pertinent to one of the Child and Family Studies majors
6. Actively engage in the Child and Family Studies Student Association (CFSSA) for at least two (2) semesters (e.g., officer)

Students who have not completed their General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes.