Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: Child Study, B.A. | |||||
Child Study, B.A.
The Child Study interdisciplinary major combines a variety of academic and field experiences that are designed to enhance students’ understanding of their own developmental history and their sensitivity to the diversity of developmental contexts and pathways. It focuses on understanding children (birth through adolescence) and their families from a variety of perspectives. This program prepares students to work with children and families in a range of social service or educational settings. Child Study is an approved major for students interested in teaching at the early childhood or elementary levels. To be eligible for a Connecticut teaching license, students must also complete Teacher Licensure. Program OutcomesThe student will:
These objectives are integrated throughout the Child Study interdisciplinary major: Individuals, Families, Societies, and Cultures: To know and understand the dynamic interrelationship of children, families, society, and culture, including:
Theory: To understand the development and implications of theoretical perspectives, including:
Research: To be intelligent consumers and generators of research, including:
Skills: To develop and demonstrate communicative and experiential skills, including:
Laboratory SchoolsThe Child Study major benefits from two laboratory schools that offer opportunities for on-site observations, field work, and independent study. They are the School for Young Children, near the campus, and the Gengras Center, an on-campus school for children with special needs. Admission and Continuation RequirementsStudents must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 to be accepted into the Child Study major. Child Study majors are required to maintain a GPA of 2.7 or better throughout their academic program. |
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Degree Requirements (39 credits) | ||||||
Child Study courses (27 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
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HDFS 250 - Ways of Studying the Developing Child | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 350 - Children’s Expressive Behavior | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 360 - Family Relations | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 370 - Resilience and Risk | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 420 - Managing in a Non-Profit Organization | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 430 - Field Study (may be taken for up to 6 credits; may be waived if student teaching is completed before HDFS 485) | 3-6 Credits | |||||
HDFS 450 - Cross-Cultural Studies of Children and Families | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 485 - Internship | 3-6 Credits | |||||
HDFS 499 - Coordination Seminar: Children & Families In Contemporary Society | 3 Credits | |||||
Supporting coursework (6 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 220 - Child Development | 3 Credits | |||||
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SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups or | 3 Credits | |||||
SOCL 227 - Inequality in America | 3 Credits | |||||
Approved Related courses (6 credits)Students must ask their academic advisor for the most recent list of approved related courses. | ||||||
Comprehensive examinationDuring the second semester of their senior year students will be assessed on the content and skills of the major. The examination has oral and written components. | ||||||
Teacher LicensureChild Study majors seeking teaching licensure should speak to the teacher licensure officer about specific course selection requirements. | ||||||
Suggested Plan of Study | ||||||
First Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology | 3 Credits | |||||
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | |||||
Sophomore Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
HDFS 250 - Ways of Studying the Developing Child (spring) | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 220 - Child Development | 3 Credits | |||||
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SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups or | 3 Credits | |||||
SOCL 227 - Inequality in America | 3 Credits | |||||
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Junior Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
HDFS 350 - Children’s Expressive Behavior (fall) | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 360 - Family Relations (fall) | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 370 - Resilience and Risk (spring) | 3 Credits | |||||
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Senior Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
HDFS 420 - Managing in a Non-Profit Organization (spring) | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 430 - Field Study (May be taken for up to 6 credits; waived if Student Teaching) (fall) | 3-6 Credits | |||||
HDFS 450 - Cross-Cultural Studies of Children and Families (spring) | 3 Credits | |||||
HDFS 485 - Internship (May be taken for up to 6 credits) (spring) | 3-6 Credits | |||||
HDFS 499 - Coordination Seminar: Children & Families In Contemporary Society (spring) | 3 Credits | |||||
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