Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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CFS 2990 - Introduction to Child and Family Studies and Field Experience


The purpose is to help students who have a declared major in child and family studies (who are not seeking the child life concentration) to assess and develop the basic skills and attitudes needed as professionals in their chosen fields. Student will have exposure to professionals as well as develop a plan for their professional and personal growth. In addition, students will develop personal and professional competencies by participating in a 75-hour field experience related to child and family studies.

Requisites: C or better in (CFS 2700 and 2710) and (child and family studies major)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 5.0 practicum
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will analyze issues related to professionalism within child and family studies.
  • Students will assess self in relation to professional and personal qualities.
  • Students will complete written weekly assignments in order to examine the field placement site and one’s professional ability to evaluate a work site.
  • Students will demonstrate professional roles and responsibilities through field placement experience (interaction with other professionals) and this class (interaction with peers).
  • Students will develop an understanding of group work settings and effective problem solving techniques.
  • Students will develop an understanding of the Child and Family Studies profession within the context of the Child, Adult, and Family Services Concentration and the Family Gerontology Concentration.
  • Students will develop an understanding of what it means to be a professional, including understanding of professional mission, values, and ethics of Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Students will discuss opportunities for membership and advocacy within professional organizations.
  • Students will explore and refine career paths related to personal education, career, and life-long learning goals.
  • Students will participate in an approved field experience site for a minimum of 75 hours during the semester.



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