Portland-State-University 2015-2016 Bulletin

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 417Women in the Economy

4

or

WS 340Women and Gender in America to 1848

4

or

WS 341Women and Gender in America 1848-1920

4

or

WS 342Women and Gender in the U.S. 1920 to the Present

4

or

WS 380Women and Politics

4

 

Ed 420Introduction to Education and Society

4

Hst 343American Family History

4

  

Soc 342Social Psychology: Self, Attitudes and Social Influence

4

or

Soc 339Marriage and Intimacy

4

or

Soc 461Sociology of the Family

4

 

SW 301Introduction to Social Work

4

or

Coun 441Introduction to Counseling

3

or

PHE 365Health Promotion Programs for Children and Youth

4

 

SpEd 418Survey of Exceptional Learners

3

Child and Family Studies major requirement (40 credits)

CFS 312Human Development in the Family Setting

4

CFS 480Societal Influences on Professional Practice

4

CFS 481Family Health Issues

4

CFS 488Social Justice in Child and Family Studies

4

CFS 491Conceptual Foundations in Child and Family Studies

4

CFS 492Families and the State: Effects of Legislation and Policies on Children and Family

4

CFS 494Professional Development in Child and Family Studies I

3

CFS 495Professional Development in Child and Family Studies II

1

CFS 496Professional Development in Child and Family Studies III

2

CFS 497Practicum I

5

CFS 498Practicum 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.