Early Childhood

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS)

» Program Prerequisite: Before beginning this program, a student must see the department advisor in McKay Education Building Room 248 (801-626-6411).
 
» Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C and a grade of C or better in required courses. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major 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 to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required for graduation; 29-31 of these are required within the major.

Advisement

Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study.

Students enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 and 2620 will be working with families and children; the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. Applicants must be fingerprinted and complete a background check before being fully accepted into the program. A handout available from the department secretary explains the procedure and nominal expenses. If the background check reveals misconduct, you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experience, practica or student teaching. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details.

General Education

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

Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree

General Education Requirements (15-18 credits)

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

* Should be taken concurrently and after all other CHF classes are completed. CHF 4710 and 4720 will also fulfill this requirement. Must make application and deadline for Practicum Experience. 

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. This plan assumes there is no overlap in course times. Suggested plan will vary for each student Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.
 

Freshman Fall

Freshman Spring
ENGL 1010 3 ENGL EN2010 3
MATH 1010 4 MATH QL1030 3
CHF SS1500 3 CHF 2500 3
Creative Arts/Humanities 3 CHF 2400 3
  Elective 3
Total Hours 13 Total Hours 15

Sophomore Fall

Sophomore Spring
CHF 2600 3 CHF 2620 3
CHF 2610 3 CHF 3640 3
Elective 3 CHF 3500 3
Science 3 Elective 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

Junior Fall
CHF 2860 4-6
CHF 2990b 1
or
CHF 4710 3
CHF 4720 6
 
Total Hours 5-9

 

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