Child and Family Studies Core Course Requirements
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All CFS students must complete 35 credit-hours of core courses that teach students about human and child development, family dynamics and interaction patterns, research methods, and interpersonal and professional skills. The field-based experience completes the core requirements. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all CFS courses. In addition to the core coursework, students complete 44 credit-hours of required general education courses and select 46 credit-hours of elective coursework designed to broaden their educational experience as well as provide specialized knowledge in areas of their choosing. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to successfully complete the program.
Core Courses
- CFS 101 (2 cr) Introduction to Child and Family Studies
Development (6 cr)- CFS 210 (3 cr) Human Development AND
- CFS 211 (3 cr) Development in Infancy and Early Childhood OR
- CFS 213 (3 cr) Development in Middle Childhood/Adolescence
Family (6 cr)
- CFS 220 (3 cr) Marriage and Family: Roles and Relationships
- CFS 320 (3 cr) Family Interaction
Diversity (3 cr)
- CFS 385 (3 cr) Diversity among Children and Families
Research (3 cr)
- CFS 395 (3 cr) Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
Professional Skills (3 cr)
- CFS 405 (3 cr) Development of Professional Skills
Practicum (12 cr)
- CFS 470 Practicum: Pre-K Teaching
OR
CFS 472 Practicum: Student Teaching PreK-K
OR - CFS 480 Practicum: Community Placement
OR - CFS 490 Practicum: Research
- CFS 210 (3 cr) Human Development AND
Specialty Areas
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