Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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CFS 2000 - Fundamentals in Child and Family Studies


Designed for students who have a declared major in Child and Family Studies with a concentration in either Child, Adult, and Family Services or in Family Gerontology. Students assess and develop the basic skills and attitudes needed as professionals working with children, families, and/or older adults in a variety of human services settings. The course includes exploration of professional opportunities in family and community service work, and in working with older adults.

Requisites: C or better in (CFS 2700 and 2710 and 2720) and (child and family studies major) and Soph
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze issues related to professionalism within child and family studies.
  • Students will be able to assess self in relation to professional and personal qualities.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competency in group work settings and effective problem solving techniques.
  • Students will be able to explain the Child and Family Studies profession within the context of the Child, Adult, and Family Services Concentration and the Family Gerontology Concentration.
  • Students will be able to describe what it means to be a professional, including understanding of professional mission, values, and ethics of Child and Family Studies.
  • Students will be able to discuss opportunities for membership and advocacy within professional organizations.
  • Students will be able to refine career paths related to personal education, career, and life-long learning goals.



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