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University of Utah General Catalog 2002-2003
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Department Office: 228 Alfred C. Emery Building, 581-6521 Mailing Address: 225 S. 1400 E., Rm. 228, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0080 Web Address: www.fcs.utah.edu. Department Chair, Cathleen D. Zick, Ph.D. Faculty Professors. I. Altman, B. Brown, R. Mayer, K. Smith, C. Zick. Associate Professors. J. Burton, J.X. Fan, D. Herrin, R. Isabella, K. Rathunde, A. Solórzano, C. Wright. Assistant Professors. K. Bartholomew, M. Diener, L. Kowaleski-Jones, S. Salari, P. Smith, N. Wolfinger. Adjunct Professors. G. Levy, D. Lund, C. Werner. Adjunct Associate Professors. C. Christopherson, D. Tufts, S. Wright. Adjunct Instructors. H. Baker, L. Gaynard, M. Keck. Advisers. Department Chair, Cathleen Zick, 228 Alfred Emery Building, 581-6521; Department Adviser, Paul Black, 232 Emery Building, 581-4431 The Department of Family and Consumer Studies (FCS) emphasizes an interdisciplinary focus on the social, economic, and physical environments of families and individuals. The department offers a graduate program in family ecology and undergraduate study in the areas of life span, human development and family relations, consumer studies, family economics, and environment and behavior. Undergraduate students major in one of two areas: consumer & community studies or human development and family studies. Graduate students take an interdisciplinary course of study in family ecology. Both graduate and undergraduate training emphasize principles fundamental to theory, empirical investigation, and policy application. Students are encouraged to see the department adviser early for help in planning their programs. Teaching and research capabilities of the department are enhanced by a unique research and educational facility. The Child and Family Development Centers preschool laboratories facilitate research involving aspects of child development and child-parent relationships. Undergraduate Program Degrees. B.A., B.S. Special Requirements. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses counted toward major requirements. The student must meet with the academic adviser, AEB 232, 581-4431, in order to declare a major. Students may also drop by the office to pick up an FCS Undergraduate Information Packet. CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY STUDIES The Consumer and Community Studies (CCS) major focuses on the well-being of households as they are influenced by the marketplace institutions and communities in which households are embedded. Students in the CCS major gain an interdisciplinary understanding of marketplace and community issues at the local, national, and international level and do so by examining the perspectives of consumers, business, community organizations, and government. Students also acquire the practical skills necessary to improve the well-being of households, with courses providing students with opportunities to acquire mediation skills and learn through community service and internships. Internships are available for majors who would like to gain practical experience working within the local community. Juniors and seniors who have completed 16 credit hours within the major and who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to participate. Consumer and Community Studies
Department Core (8 credit hours)
CCS Major Core (12 credit hours)
Community Application of Learning (3 credit hours)
Major Electives (choose 9 credit hours minimum)
Department Breadth Requirement (3 credit hours)
Allied Hours (13 credit hourse required)
All CCS courses must be taken for a letter grade, with a minimum grade of C-. At least 18 semester hours in the CCS major must be completed at the University of Utah. Consumer and Community Studies Minor
Consumer and Community Studies Core (9 credit hours)
Consumer and Community Studies Electives (6 credit hours)
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A minimum grade
of C- is required for courses taken in the CCS minor. At least 6
semester hours in the CCS minor must be completed at the University of
Utah.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES Adviser. Paul Black, 232 Alfred Emery Building, (801) 581-4431 The human development and family studies major provides students with integrated knowledge and an interdisciplinary understanding of family relationships and individual development over the life span. The major is organized into two conceptual domains: human development and family studies. Students may choose from several courses that expand their knowledge of a particular life stage, family process, or family-institution interface. Research and Internship Opportunities. See the department, the Undergraduate Research Office, or Career Services. Internships are available for majors who would like to gain practical experience working within the local community. Juniors and seniors who have completed 16 credit hours within the major and who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to participate. Special Programs and Certificates Teaching Certificate. The Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Program is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Family & Consumer Studies and Teaching & Learning. Successful completion of the program leads to recommendation for K-3 certification. Students pursuing Early Childhood Education declare their major in Human Development & Family Studies and complete specific courses in Human Development & Family Studies (32 hours) and supporting professional courses (27 hours). Once these courses are complete, students who have been admitted will enroll in the one year licensure program. The application deadline to the early childhood licensure program is February 1, each year. Students may apply either during their junior or senior year. Enrollment in the early childhood teacher licensure program is limited and admission is competitive. Child Life Program. Child life specialists are members of health care teams who focus on the developmental, emotional, recreational, and educational needs of pediatric patients and families. Students must complete Child Life Series courses and prerequisite courses which fall under Human Development and Family Studies major electives, plus two consecutive semesters of practicum in an approved hospital setting. Family Life Educator Certificate.The FCS Department offers the Certified Family Life Educator Program from the National Council on Family Relations. Family life education provides skills and knowledge to enrich individual and family life. It includes knowledge of how families work, the effects of policy and legislation on families, ethical considerations in professional conduct, the interrelationship of families and society, human growth and development, and information on how to develop curriculum for what are often sensitive and personal issues. Human Development and Family Studies
Department Core (14 credit hours)
Human Development and Family Studies Core Courses (6 credit hours)
Human Development and Family Studies Major Electives (15 credit
hours minimum)
Independent Options FCS 5920 Field Training-HDFS (1-4)
5000 Level Requirement Students must complete at least 2 courses at the 5000 level chosen from among selections above. 5920 and 5950 do not fulfill this requirement. Allied Hours (13 credit hours) Students may choose allied hours from the social and behavioral sciences, gerontology, education, humanities, health sciences, and/or other areas approved by the FCS Department. The Human Development and Family Studies Minor
HDFS Core Courses (6 credit hours)
HDFS Major Electives (must take 10 credit hours minimum)
Independent Options FCS 5920 Field Training (1-4)
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A minimum grade of C- is required for courses taken within the HDFS minor. Graduate Program Graduate study emphasizes family ecology, including research methods for the study of the family, and family policy analysis. The program investigates the family from the context of its human-constructed, economic, and social environments. Details are available from the department office. Degree. M.S. in family ecology. For additional information, see the Graduate Information section of this catalog. Areas of Specialization. Conceptual models in family ecology, ecological research methods, family policy, and the social, physical, and economic influences on the family. Special Admission Requirements. Required are three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's employment history, research experience, academic performance, or other relevant experience, a personal information form, and a 250-to-400-word statement explaining the applicant's interest in graduate training in family ecology. All students must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores with their application. All international applicants must also submit TOEFL scores with their application. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for acceptance into the master's degree program. |
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