Catalog - Family Science

Department Information

Bron Ingoldsby, Department Chair
Nancy Ahlander, Margaret Bake, David Duerden, Michael Farnworth, Kathleen Gee, James N. Greene, H. Jim Gordon, Charles K. Hinds, Lynette Robertson
Departmental Office (208) 356-1346

The Department of Family Science is committed to the strengthening of the home through course work for majors who plan to work as professionals in Family Science and Preschool Education. Special attention is given to parent-child and husband-wife settings and the family unit and its interactions with individual members, society, the church and other institutions. Preparation for dating, marriage, parenting and family life are stressed. Professional experiences in observing and working with children are offered through the preschool education laboratory in the John L. Clarke building. For those who have chosen Family Science as a major, two degree options are available.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Family Science (223)

Graduates may transfer to a university to pursue a B.S. Degree. Family Science majors may work directly with families or in child and family related areas.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Faml 210 3
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Major Courses 6
Electives 2
Total Credits 16

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Major Courses 3
Electives 3
Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Faml 260 3
Electives 3
Total Credits 16

General Education Requirements

All GE courses are your own choice. Faml 210- fulfills part of the Social Science requirement.

Courses for Majors

Major Courses: A minimum of 14-15 credits from Family Science Department offerings are required for graduation. These must include Faml 210 Child Development and Faml 260 Introduction to Family Science. Students should select their remaining hours from: 201 Dating and Marriage Preparation, 203 Parenting, 220 Introduction to Teaching Young Children, 221 Curriculum for Young Children, 222 Experience with YoungChildren and 299 Seminar.

Note: Neither Family Science nor the PPE major are the best preparation for students who want to pursue a 4-year teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education. However, such an ECE certificate is generally not required for teaching in preschools and other child-care settings. The PPE major described below is an excellent vocational preparation for those careers.

Associate in Professional Preschool Education (240)

This is a two-year job entry program designed to prepare directors/ teachers of private home nursery schools, teacher’s aides in public or private nursery schools, kindergarten or special education classes, and entrepreneurs who will develop nursery/day care centers. Continuation in the Professional Preschool Education program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of the first year of course work, specifically Faml 221 and 222.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Faml 220 Introduction ** 2
Faml 210 Child Development ** 3
Eng 111 or 111C Coll Comp 3
Electives (see below) 6
Total Credits 16

Second Semester
Religion 2
Faml 221Curriculum** 3
Faml 222 Experience** 6
ElEd 205 3
Faml 291R .5
Electives (see below) 2
Total Credits 16.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
Faml 290 Curr Seminar** 2
Faml 291R .5
Faml 295 Trainers** 6
FN 112 2
HS 122 First Aid*** 3
Total Credits 15.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
Faml 298 Supr** 6
Faml 280 Toddler or 223 Admin** 2-3
Faml 291R .5
Electives (see below) 2-3
Math requirement 3
Total Credits 15.5-17.5

** No grade lower than a C- will be accepted toward graduation.

***An equivalent first aid course or national certification is also acceptable

General Education Requirements

Because this is a two-year program students will not be required to complete the entire General Education requirement.

Courses for Majors

Required: Must complete the following courses for graduation. (39.5 or 40.5 credits):
El Ed 205 Execpt Child    3
Faml 210 Child Dev    3
Faml 220 Intro Child    2
Faml 221 Curr Young Child    3
Faml 222 Experience Young Child    6
Faml 223 Admin or *280 Toddler    2-3
Faml 290 Curr Sem    2
Faml 291 (three semesters)    1.5
Faml 295 Trainers    6
Faml 298 Supervisors    6
FN 112 Nutrition    2
HS 122 Adv First Aid    3

Support Classes: Must take eight (8) credits from this list:
Any Natural Science course    3
DA 326 Rhythm and Dance    2
El ED 240 or Eng 240 Child Lit    3
Faml 203 Parenting    3
Faml 223 Admin or *280 Toddler    2-3
HE 240 Money Mgmt
(Try to take the above three classes during first year to apply them in your lab work)

Course Descriptions

Faml 201 Dating & MarriagePreparation 3
Three class hours per week
Emphasis in this class is on the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills that are essential to successful relationships. The course studies methods of creating and maintaining relationships, selecting a mate, and making the transition into marriage.

Faml 202 Marriage Enhancement 3
Three class hours per week
Family Science majors may not apply both this course and 201 toward graduationThis course is designed for engaged or married couples. Focuses on communication and other marriage skills.

Faml 203 Parenting 3
Three class hours per week
This class provides an in-depth study of parent-child relationships and their application to the guidance of children. Emphasis on principles and practices parents can apply to promote understanding and skills that benefit all family members in their unique growth and development will be presented.

Faml 210* Child Development 3
A theoretical, academically oriented course focusing on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the child from conception through adolescence. Influences of family, peers, and social institutions on the child's development will be discussed. Observations in the child lab may be required.

Faml 220 Introduction toTeaching Young Children 2
This is the introductory course to the Professional Preschool Education Program; however, this course is also open to any student with instructor permission. The course will deal with historical background, theories, professional issues, and educational practices including "developmentally appropriate" practice & curriculum.

Faml 221 Curriculum for Young Children 3
Three class hours per week
This class is designed to acquaint students with preparing, creating, and teaching young children the curriculum areas of Language, Arts, Math, Science, Music, Movement Education, Social Studies, Creative Arts and Moral Education. Creativity and competence in the curriculum areas are stressed. Professional Preschool Education majors should take this class before or concurrently with Faml 222.

Faml 222 Experience With Young Children 6
Prerequisite: Faml 220
Three class hours plus 12 lab hours per week
This class is designed to promote an increased understanding in working with and teaching preschool children. Philosophy, theory, and models underlying early childhood education and its application will be studied. Basic competencies required for the Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) will be emphasized. Faml 222 will be the screening class for the Professional Preschool Education.

Faml 223 Administration in an Early Childhood Setting 2
Prerequisite: Faml 210, 222
Two class hours per week
The class considers factors involved in the development and management of early childhood ed./child care centers including housing, curriculum, equipment, guidance, finances, health protection, food service and parent involvement. Visitations to various early childhood programs will be included.

Faml 260 Introduction to Family Science 3
Prerequisite: Family Science Major and sophomore standing, plus at least two previously taken Family Science courses
Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of family relationships and management. Professional and career issues in the field of Family Science are examined.

Faml 280 Toddler 3
Two class hours plus four lab hours a week
Students who have been admitted to the PPE program will be trained and will run their own toddler program. Work with these 14 month-33 month old children will help prepare students to guide toddler groups and work with related programs in which special training with these early ages is required.

Faml 290 Curriculum Seminar 2
Preparation for preschool lesson plans
To be taken concurrently with 295

Faml 291R PPE Staff Seminar .5
One class hour per week
To be taken concurrently with Faml 222, 295 and 298
All students who work in the preschool labs meet together for staff meetings, professional development and inservice training.

Faml 295 Trainers 6
Prerequisite: Faml 222
Three class hours plus 12 lab hours per week
Supplies Fee: $70
The 298 Trainers work with 222 students in preparation for curriculum development, teaching, and working with preschool children, emphasizing planning and lead teaching skills. Trainers are to be a support, resource, aid and model for 222 students.

Faml 298 Supervisors 6
Prerequisite: Faml 295
Three class hours plus 12 lab hours per week
The 298 Supervisors work closely with an experienced professional in facilitating the 295 Trainer’s and 222 student’s efforts in the preschool labs. The 298 Supervisor is a team leader with responsibility for staff development, inservice training, parent communication, budgets, records and overall running of the labs.

Faml 299A-Z Special Topics in Family Science .5-4
These repeating variable credit classes deal with specialty areas related to marriage, family life, child development, and early childhood education. (Faml 299L is cross-listed with Anth 241E and Honors 207E).

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