CHILD AND FAMILY (CF)
CF 102. Personal and Family Relationships.
Insights into self understanding as related to interactions with others in the framework of dating, marriage and the family. (2)
CF 119. Child Growth and Development.
An introduction to the physical, cognitive and social-emotional characteristics of children from birth through the primary grade years. (Required for Child Development Associate certification) (3)
CF 120. The Child: Development from Conception to Adolescence.
An overview of the social, cognitive, physical and emotional changes that occur from conception to adolescence. Application of principles of development to the understanding of child development and behavior. (Same as PY 120) (University Studies course) (3)
CF 124. Child Health, Safety and Nutrition.
Essentials of health, nutrition, and safety and its application to the well-being of the child from conception through eight years of age. (Required for Child Development Associate certification) (3)
CF 125. Essentials of Preschool Education.
An introduction to professional/preparation for early childhood teachers and care givers, including theories and practices developmentally appropriate to promote young children's development. (Required for Child Development Associate certification) (3)
CF 126. Facilitating Development in Young Children.
An introduction to early childhood education including programs, theories, and optimal learning environments for young children, birth to six. Prerequisite: CF 120. (3)
CF 200. Guiding Alternatives for Young Children.
Interaction, communication and effective environmental stratagems, along with major trends and acceptable alternatives of guiding young children. Prerequisite: CF 120 or PY 120. (3)
CF 206. Introduction to Gerontology.
Concepts and issues of aging with emphasis on the research, theories, and resources available for the elderly. (3)
CF 207. Gerontology Practicum I.
An orientation to the well elderly in our society and their needs involving supervised personal interaction with Eldercare Center participants. One hour seminar and four hours in a supervised laboratory. Prerequisite: CF 206. (3)
CF 209. Introduction to Family Systems.
Introduction to family systems theory including basic concepts and principles, subsystem alignments, and change mechanisms within the family framework. (3)
CF 210-211. Field Experience in Early Childhood Programs.
Additional contact and work within an early childhood program with children from birth through six years. Prerequisite: CF 120. (2-3)
CF 290. Preschool Participation.
Techniques for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for preschool children that facilitates cognitive, physical, emotional and social growth. Prerequisite: CF 120 or PY 120. Corequisite: CF 291. (2)
CF 291. Preschool Participation Laboratory.
Limited planning and participation in activities and routines with preschool children under supervision of Center for Child Studies staff. Three hours lab. Prerequisite: CF/PY 120. Corequisite: CF 290. (1)
CF 300. Parent Education.
Involving parents from diverse backgrounds in educating young children; responsive communication and organizational skills appropriate for use with parents. Corequisite: CF 301. (2)
CF 301. Parent Education Laboratory.
Field experiences working with parents and teachers in supervised settings. Two hours lab. Corequisite: CF 300. (1)
CF 312. Organization and Management of Child Care Centers.
Licensing, staffing, facilities, equipment, and curriculum planning for child care centers. Prerequisite: CF 450/004. (3)
CF 316. Prenatal and Infant Growth and Stimulation.
An in depth study of theory and research regarding developmentally appropriate environments for prenatals and infants from conception to age three. Prerequisites: CF 290; CF 291. Corequisite: CF 317. (2)
CF 317. Prenatal and Infant Growth and Stimulation Laboratory.
Observation and participation with infants. Limited opportunities for planning and implementing activities. Two hours lab. Prerequisites: CF 290; CF 291. Corequisite: CF 316. (1)
CF 320. Adult Life Skills Education.
Overview of andragogy and adult learning style. Content preparations of comprehensive life skills topics and application within the context of families. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisites: CF 300; CF 301. (3)
CF 340. Family Advocacy Practicum.
Opportunity for the student to work as a family advocate across the lifespan with families in a day care setting. TB test and criminal background screening required. Prerequisites: CF 102; CF 120; CF 209; CF 300; CF 301; or permission of instructor. (3)
CF 400. Family Life Practicum.
A professional field placement in a community service or agency which focuses upon the family. A minimum 120 hour practicum under the direct supervision of a qualified professional in a family service field.
CF 402. Marriage Interactions.
Study of interactions of marriage partners at different stages of marriage with emphasis on developing communication and decision-making skills. (3)
CF 403. Child and Family Practicum.
A field experience in which the student is exposed to community service agencies or programs which focus on the child and family. A minimum of 90 hours is required in the practicum under the direct supervision of a professional in a child or family service or agency. Prerequisites: 15 hours of CF courses; CPR certification. (3)
CF 405. Special Population Practicum.
Professional supervised placement in centers serving young adults/adult special populations. Criminal background screening required. Prerequisites: CF 300, CF 301 and CF 320; or six hours in human service course; or permission of instructor. (3)
CF 409. School-Age Child Care Programming.
Overview of school-age child care programming. Program models, developmentally appropriate experiences and environments, curriculum implementation, and administration of programs. Prerequisites: CF 290; CF 291. (3)
CF 430. Parent-Child Interaction.
A study of the parent child relationship and the influence the role of parent has upon the growth and development of the child with special focus on differential impact of mothers and fathers. Prerequisites: CF 102; CF 290. (3)
CF 450/004. Teaching Young Children, Ages 3-5.
Extensive teaching responsibilities in Center for Child Studies with three to five year-olds under staff supervision. A TB test is required. Two lectures (CF 450 /004), one 3-hour lab (CF 004) must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CF 126; CF 290. (3)
CF 501/002. Preschool Child Practicum.
Clinical experience in guidance and care of the preschool child. Prerequisite: CF/PY 120. (3)
CF 502. Preschool Children and Computer Technology.
Introduction to microcomputer hardware; awareness of computer curricula available; understanding role of computer technology in young child's development. Prerequisite: CF/PY 120. (3)
CF 506. Theories and Issues in Child Development.
This course examines the theoretical constructs of child development and comparative educational and interactional implications. Prerequisite: CF 200 or CF 450/004 or CF 211. (3)
CF 509. Child Life Services.
Analysis of the reactions of children to hospitalization. Discussion of clinical skills related to developmental and psychosocial care of hospitalized children. (3)
CF 512. Family and Community Resources.
Resource identification, assessment, organization and referral techniques appropriate for professionals working with all ages and all families. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. (3)
CF 517-518. Gerontology Practicum.
An advanced supervised field experience which focuses upon the administration, staff, schedule, and operation of programs for the elderly. Prerequisites: CF 206; CF 207; or 6 hours of related courses and/or experiences. (2-3)
CF 520. Family Assessment.
Overview of strategies and tools necessary for assessment of the family system. Administration and evaluation of assessment process. Prerequisites: CF 102; CF 209; CF 402; CF 430; or consent of instructor. (3)
CF 530. Research and Issues.
Overview of the issues, methodology and conclusions of classical and contemporary research as it relates to children's development. Research will be applied to parenting and to the classroom. Prerequisite: 18 hours of CF courses. (3)
CF 560. Practicum in Child Life.
An advanced supervised field experience with hospitalized children in selected health care settings and child life services programs. Prerequisites: 75 hours overall; CF 290; CF 291; RC 260; CF 409 with 2.5 GPA ; 2.5 cumulative GPA; or consent of department chairperson. (6)
CF 565. Family Service Internship.
Capstone professional internship in a human service agency, program or organization. Criminal background check required. Prerequisites: CF 207, CF 340, CF 405, CF 520 with grades of 'C' or better; senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0; or permission of instructor. (6)
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