Early Childhood

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.)

» Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the Student Advisor in Education Building Room 230B (801-626-6411).
 
» Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C" and a grade of "C" or better in required courses.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63-69 credit hours is required for graduation -- 29-31 of these are required within the major. A total of 6 upper division credit hours is required within the major (courses numbered 3000 and above).

Advisement

Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 230B (801-626-6411). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study.

Before enrolling in ChFam 2600, 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow for an eight week response time from the state.

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. ChFam SS1500 will fulfill both a major and general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family Studies Department major courses.

Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree

General Education Requirements (18 credits)

Child & Family Courses Required
(minimum of 29-31 credit hours)

* should be taken concurrently

Electives (minimum 18 credit hours)

Select 18 additional credit hours with the approval of an advisor. Seek additional depth in Child and Family Studies and also select courses from across campus to enhance teaching competency in the areas of Art, Science, Literature, Music, Health & First Aid, etc.
 
Advisors will suggest specific appropriate courses. Students should work closely with an advisor if they are planning to go on for a future Early Childhood baccalaureate or a teaching certificate.

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

Freshman Fall

Freshman Spring
Composition 3 Oral Communication 3
Elective 3 Math QL1030 3
Creative Arts and Humanities 3 Science 3
ChFam SS1500 3 ChFam 2500 3
ChFam 2400 3 ChFam 2600 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

Sophomore Fall

Sophomore Spring
ChFam 2620 3 ChFam 2860 4-6
ChFam 3640 3 ChFam 2990A 1
ChFam 2610 3 Electives 3(4)
Elective 3(4) Elective 3(4)
Elective 3(4) Elective 3(4)
Total Hours 15-17 Total Hours 14-19

 

Weber State University 2003-2004 Catalog