Child and Family Studies B.A./B.S.
Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University requirements, majors must complete the following program components:
Interdisciplinary Conceptual Foundations (23 credits)
| Ec 417 | Women in the Economy | 4 |
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| WS 340 | Women and Gender in America to 1848 | 4 |
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| WS 341 | Women and Gender in America 1848-1920 | 4 |
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| WS 342 | Women and Gender in the U.S. 1920 to the Present | 4 |
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| WS 380 | Women and Politics | 4 |
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| Ed 420 | Introduction to Education and Society | 4 |
| Hst 343 | American Family History | 4 |
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| Soc 342 | Social Psychology: Self, Attitudes and Social Influence | 4 |
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| Soc 339 | Marriage and Intimacy | 4 |
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| Soc 461 | Sociology of the Family | 4 |
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| SW 301 | Introduction to Social Work | 4 |
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| Coun 441 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
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| PHE 365 | Health Promotion Programs for Children and Youth | 4 |
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| SpEd 418 | Survey of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
Child and Family Studies major requirement (40 credits)
| CFS 312 | Human Development in the Family Setting | 4 |
| CFS 480 | Societal Influences on Professional Practice | 4 |
| CFS 481 | Family Health Issues | 4 |
| CFS 488 | Social Justice in Child and Family Studies | 4 |
| CFS 491 | Conceptual Foundations in Child and Family Studies | 4 |
| CFS 492 | Families and the State: Effects of Legislation and Policies on Children and Family | 4 |
| CFS 494 | Professional Development in Child and Family Studies I | 3 |
| CFS 495 | Professional Development in Child and Family Studies II | 1 |
| CFS 496 | Professional Development in Child and Family Studies III | 2 |
| CFS 497 | Practicum I | 5 |
| CFS 498 | Practicum II | 5 |
Child and Family Studies Specializations (15-21 credits)
Majors meet with a program adviser for guidance in the selection of an area of specialization from among the eleven areas listed below. Majors are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits within the area. More than one specialization area may be selected and will require an additional 15 credits. Lists of courses recommended for each specialization are listed on the Web (www.pdx.edu/ssw/cfs) and are subject to change based an on-going assessment and course availability. The specialization adviser will assist the student in tailoring a program of courses to meet career goals and to accommodate previous professional experience. See Specializations here.
Total Credit Hours: 78-80
All courses submitted to satisfy the requirements for a major in Child and Family Studies must be passed with a grade of C or above. In addition, courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling program major requirements, with the exception of CFS 494.