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Family and Child Studies

Academic Programs: Undergraduate

Concentrations in Family and Child Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Studies is offered with five concentrations:

Overview of Each Concentration:

Child Life Specialist Concentration.

The concentration requirements for this program emphasize the study of the family. Through this lens, students learn about family development, relationships, dynamics, functioning, health, and resource management. They examine the various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts in which families function and study interventions used to support families across the lifespan. In this concentration students learn to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic medical events and situations, which affect the development, health, and well-being of pediatric patients. This program prepares students for the nationally recognized Child Life Certification from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC). Graduates from this interdisciplinary concentration gain the academic and experiential preparation for working with infants, children, and adolescents in medical environments and for providing support for the child's parents and other family members. This degree also provides students with the educational background they need to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas.


A. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES CORE 18 SH
Course Number Name Hours
FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
FCST 248 Family Development Over the Life Course 3
FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children
FCST 200
3
FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
  FCST 214  
  OR  
FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children
FCST 214
3
FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families & Children
FCST 200
 
FCST 445 Poverty and Families
FCST 200
3
B. CHILD LIFE CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR 9 SH
Number Name Hours
FCST 214 Child Development I
PSYC 101
3
FCST 314 Child Development II
FCST 214
3
PSYC 101 General Psychology I: Growth and Development 3
C. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES ELECTIVES 9 SH
(Select 9 credits of any courses in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST)
 
MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL 36 SH


CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST (37)
Number Name Hours
1. Required Courses (28)
PSYC 101 General Psychology I: Growth and Development 3
PSYC 320** Development Psychology 3
FCST 319# Language and Literature for Young Children 3
ECEL 416##* Art and Creative Expression in Early Childhood 3
HLTH 105 Medical Terminology 3
PSYC 235* Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth 3
SOCI 309 Sociology of Health and Illness –OR- 3
PSYC 302* Health Psychology 3
RELG 218* Death, Dying, and Afterlife 3
COED 401 Cooperative Education Experience I 4
  (Optional: COED 402 can be taken with COED 401 for an 8 credit limit)  
2. Select one (1) of the following:
COUN 331 Group Dynamics 3
COUN 413 Introduction to Neurolinguistic Programming and Ericksonian Techniques 3
SOCI 337 Methods and Techniques in the Helping Professions 3
PSYC 366* Health Psychology: Applications to the Community 3
PSYC 402* Systems of Psychotherapies 3
3. Select two (2) courses from the following:
BIOL 240* Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BIOL 241* Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II
(NOTE: The above 2 courses do not fulfill the GER lab science requirement)
3
HLTH 307 The Study of Human Diseases 3
HLTH 430 Health Counseling 3
HLTH 455## Core Concepts in the Delivery of Health Care 3
HLTH 460 Systems of Health Services Delivery 3
PSYC 305* Physiological Psychology 3

MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL: 70 SH

* Check prerequisites, corequisites, class standing, special fees and/or special requirements
# Not open to Freshmen
##Junior/Senior status



Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Child Studies with a Concentration in Early childhood (For Pre-School Through Grade 3 [P-3] Certification)

The concentration requirements for this program emphasize the study of the family. Through this lens, students learn about family development, relationships, dynamics, functioning, health, and resource management. They examine the various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts in which families function and study interventions used to support families across the lifespan. The Early Childhood Teacher Education Sequence required in this program focuses on the child as a learner and emphasizes developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum. Students who complete this program are eligible for provisional Preschool Through Third Grade Teacher Certification (P-3) in the State of New Jersey. (See Teacher Education Office for details in applying to the Teacher Education Program.) They are prepared to teach in day care centers, private and public school sponsored preschool programs, and in grades K-3 in New Jersey public schools. This degree also provides students with the educational background they need to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas.

Courses required for the major and concentration:

I. Major and concentration requirements


A. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES CORE 18 SH
Course Number Name Hours
FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
FCST 248 Family Development Over the Life Course 3
FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children
FCST 200
3
FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
  FCST 214  
  OR  
FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children
FCST 214
3
FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families & Children
FCST 200
 
FCST 445 Poverty and Families
FCST 200
3
B. CHILD LIFE CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR 9 SH
Number Name Hours
FCST 214 Child Development I
PSYC 101
3
FCST 314 Child Development II
FCST 214
3
PSYC 101 General Psychology I: Growth and Development 3
C. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES ELECTIVES 9 SH
(Select 9 credits of any courses in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST)
 
MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL 36 SH



II. Early Childhood Teacher Education Sequence (For Pre-School Through Grade 3[P-3] Certification)
 
Course Number Name Hours
ECEL 200 Perpectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education 3
ECEL 219 Language and Literature for Young Children
OR READ 209 Children's Literature for a Multicultural Society
3
ECEL 216 Arts and Creative Expression in Early Childhood 3
*ECEL 417 Problem Solving in Science/Technology/Math 3
ECEL 420 Building Programs/Community in Inlusive Early Childhood Classrooms 3
EDFD 220 Philosophical Orientation to Education 3
PSYC 235 Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth 3
READ 400 Initial Inquiry into Literacy Development 3
** Physiology and Hygiene Requirement (See NOTE below) 0-3
 
Clinical Experiences (the semester before student teaching)
These classes are taken concurrently. If you plan to take Clinical I in the fall, you must submit your fieldwork application by March 1st of the previous semester. If you plan to take Clinical I in the spring, you must submit your fieldwork application by October 1st of the previous semester. Information is available in UN 1180.
 
*ECEL 411 Clinical Experiences I: Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
OR ECEL 410 Clinical Experience I: Inclusive Elementary Education
2
*ECEL 413 Seminar I: Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
OR ECEL 412 Seminar I: Inclusive Elementary Education
1
*ECEL 435 Content Integration and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms 3
 
Clinical Experiences/Professional Semester (student teaching semester)
These classes are taken concurrently. During the student teaching semester, undergraduate students may take no more than 12 credits of coursework.
 
*ECEL 415 Clinical Experience II: Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
OR Clinical Experience II: Inclusive Elementary Education
8
*ECEL 419 Seminar II: Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
OR ECEL 421 Seminar II: Inclusive Elementary Education
1
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TOTAL 39-42 SH
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR, CONCENTRATION & P-3 CERTIFICATION 75-78 SH
* Check prerequisites, corequisites, class standing, special fees and/or special requirements
**NOTE: : See catalog or attached list for courses that meet this requirement -OR- check the list posted in the Teacher Education Admissions and Retention Office in University Hall 1180. This requirement can be met by taking and passing a test administered by the New Jersey State Department of Education.



III. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family & Child Studies with a Concentration in Early Childhood Concentration (for P-3 Certification).
General Education 2002 Requirements


No. Title Hours
A. -New Student Seminar 1
 
B. Interdisciplinary Course  
  -Scientific Issues 3
  -Interdisciplinary National or Global Issues 3
 
C. Communication  
  -College Writing I 3
  -College Writing II 3
  -SPCM 101 3
 
D. Fine and Performing Arts 3
E. World Languages 3-6
 
F. Humanities  
  -World Literature or Generall Humanities 3
  -Philosphy and Religion EDFD 220 meets this requirements 3
G. Computer Science 3
H. Mathematics 3
I. Natural/Physical Science Laboratory 4
J. Physical Education 1
 
K. Social Science  
  -American or European history 3
  -Non Western Cultural Perspectives 3
  -Social Science PSYC 101 meets this requirements 3
 
L. General Education Elective PSYC 235 or ECEL 200 meets this requirement 3
 
MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS REQUIREMENT
FCST 445 Poverty and Families meets this requirement. Consult the current MSU Undergraduate Catalog or the current Schedule of Courses Booklet for additional courses that meet this requirement. Website: http://www.montclair.edu/courses.shtml.
 
GENERAL EDUCATION 2002 REQUIREMENT TOTAL (See NOTE below) 45-54 SH
 
IV. FREE ELECTIVES (See Note Above) 0-6 SH
 
A minimum number of 120 semester hours are required for graduation at MSU. However, students in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Childhood Studies with a concentration in Ealy Childhood may need to complete 135 semester hours to complete the requirements for this degree.
 
NOTE: If students use the courses noted above to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements, they may be able to complete their program with 123 SH. If students do not use the courses noted above to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements, they maybe required to take up to 135 SH to complete their degree. Transfer students should meet with a departmental advisor to carefully plan out a course of study. Credits earned for courses used to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements can only be counted once.

Information About Admissions to the Teacher Education Program
EarlyChildhood (for Pre-School Through Grade 3 [P-3] certification)

Application Process and Due Dates: Go to the Center of Pedagogy website, (http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher), and click on the Quick Link to the Teacher Education Program or go to the Teacher Ed Admissions and Retention Office in University Hall # 1180, for detailed information. Note that the applications are due on the second Monday in September and the fourth Monday in January. It is strongly recommended that students apply in their sophomore year whenever possible.

In order to apply a student must have:
  1. Completed 9 credits in Family and Child Studies. One course must be Child Development I (FCST 214).
    See Notes 1 below if you are a Transfer Student.
  2. Completed PSYC 101- General Psychology I: Growth and Development
    SPCM 101- Fundamentals of Speech Communication Requirement
    ECEL 200- Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a Democracy
  3. A 2.75 GPA or above in Family and Child Studies courses (courses which begin with FCST);
  4. An overall GPA of 2.75 or above. See Note 2.
NOTE 1: Transfer students who came to MSU with:
  • 60 or more transfer credits,
  • who transfers a 3 credit course equivalent to Child Development I,
  • who transfer in six additional credits equivalent to required Family and Child Studies courses, and
  • who meet the major and overall GPA requirements (2.75)
  • can apply to the Teacher Education Program during their first semester at MSU.
NOTE 2: Students who have an overall GPA between 2.50 and 2.749 may apply under the Supplemental Admissions Process. For information about this, go Teacher Ed Admissions and Retention Office, University Hall #1180.

Clinical I Application Deadlines: Students who plan to take Clinical I in the fall must submit their fieldwork application by March 1st of the previous semester. Students who plan to take Clinical I in the spring, must submit their fieldwork application by October 1st of the previous semester. All deadlines must be followed or students will not be eligible for a Clinical I placement. No exceptions!

Praxis Exams, Which Tests to Take, When They Must be Taken, and Required Minimum Scores: While the State of New Jersey does not currently require the Praxis examination for candidates pursuing P-3 certification, the Center of Pedagogy strongly advises students to take the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (10014) examination. P-3 candidates who do not teach pre-school, but teach K-3, will need passing Praxis scores in order to be highly qualified teachers in public school districts in New Jersey.

Certification Policies:
  • Only grades of "C-" or above are acceptable in the professional sequence, including the methods courses
  • Students in fieldwork (Intermediate Field Experience, Fieldwork in Education, Clinical I, Student Teaching, and Clinical II) cannot be guaranteed a placement without having a valid New Jersey substitute license
  • For more information, go to the Center of Pedagogy website (http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher0, and click on the Quick Link to the Teacher Education Handbook.
  • B.A. Family and Child Studies: Early Childhood Education (P-3)

    Recommended Four-Year Plan (Spring 2008)
    First Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ENWR 105 College Writing I 3
      World Language Gen Ed 3
    SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
    GNED 199 New Student Seminar 1
    PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
    FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
    Total: 16
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ENWR 106 College Writing II 3
      World Language Gen Ed 3
      Physical Education 1
    FCST 214 Child Development I 1
    FCST 248 Family Development Over th Life Course 3
      Computer Science 3
    Total: 16
     
    Second Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
      Scientific Issues 3
      Non-Western Cultural Perspective 3
    ECEL 200 Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Ed. 3
    EDFD 220 Philosophical Orientation to Ed. 3
      Math 3
    Total: 15
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    GNED 202/ GNED 303 National/Global Issues 3
    FCST 314 Child Development II 3
    FCST 304 Introduction to Research 3
      FCST Major Elective 3
      Natural/Physical Lab Science* 4
    Total: 16
     
    Third Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
      Free Elective 3
    FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families and Children 3
      FCST Major Elective 3
      Fine and Performing Arts 3
    READ 400 Initial Inquiry to Literacy Dev. 3
    PSYC 235 Psych. Exceptional Child/Youth 3
    Total: 18
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    FCST 315 OR FCST 316 Field Experience OR
    Service Learning Experience
    3
      American/European History 3
    ECEL 417 Prob. Solving in: Science, Math.. 3
    ECEL 216 Arts and Creative Expressions 3
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families 3
      World Literature/General Humanities 3
    Total: 18
     
    Fourth Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
      FCST Major Elective 3
    ECEL 435 Content Integration/Assess. 3
    ECEL 413 Seminar I 1
    ECEL 411 Clinical Experience I 2
    ECEL 420 Building Programs and Community 3
    ECEL 219 OR READ 209 Literature 3
    Total: 15
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ECEL 419 Seminar II 1
    ECEL 415 OR ECEL 424 Clinical Experience II OR
    In-Service Supervised Student Teaching
    8
    Total: 9
     

    *May also fulfill physiology and hygiene requirement Total Required: 123 Credits



    Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Child Studies with a Concentration in Early and Middle Childhood (For Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-5) Certification)

    Courses required for the major and concentration:

    I. Major and Concentration Requirements


    A. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES CORE 18 SH
    Course Number Name Hours
    FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
    FCST 248 Family Development Over the Life Course 3
    FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children
    FCST 200
    3
    FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
      FCST 214  
      OR  
    FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children
    FCST 214
    3
    FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families & Children
    FCST 200
     
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families
    FCST 200
    3
    B. CHILD LIFE CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR 9 SH
    Number Name Hours
    FCST 214 Child Development I
    PSYC 101
    3
    FCST 314 Child Development II
    FCST 214
    3
    PSYC 101 General Psychology I: Growth and Development 3
    C. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES ELECTIVES 9 SH
    (Select 9 credits of any courses in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST)
     
    MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL 36 SH



    II. Elementary Teacher Certifiation Requirements (For Elementary School Teacher for Grades K-5 Certification)

    Course Number Name Hours
    ECEL 200 Perpectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education 3
    ECEL 408 Social Studies and the Arts in Elementary Classrooms 3
    *ECEL 427 Explorations: Science, Math, and Technology in the Elementary Classroom 3
    EDFD 220 Philosophical Orientation to Education 3
    READ 400 Initial Inquiry into the Literacy Development 3
    *READ 408 Content Area Literacy for Elementary Classrooms 3
    ** Physiology and Hygiene Requirement (Also see NOTE below) 0-3
     
    Clinical Experiences (the semester before student teaching)
    These classes are taken concurrently. If you plan to take Clinical I in the fall, you must submit your fieldwork application by March 1st of the previous semester. If you plan to take Clinical I in the spring, you must submit your fieldwork application by October 1st of the previous semester. Information is available in UN 1180.
     
    *ECEL 410 Clinical Experience I: Inclusive Elementary Education 2
    *ECEL 412 Seminar I: Inclusive Elementary Education 1
    *ECEL 422 Integrating Elementary Curriculum and Assessment for Equity and Diversity 3
     
    Clinical Experiences/Professional Semester (student teaching semester)
    These classes are taken concurrently. During the student teaching semester, undergraduate students may take no more than 12 credits of coursework.
     
    *ECEL 414 Clinical Experience II: Inclusive Elementary Education 8
    *ECEL 421 Seminar II: Inclusive Elementary Education 1
     
    ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TOTAL 33-36 SH
    TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR, CONCENTRATION & K-5 CERTFICATION 69-72 SH

    * Check prerequisites, corequisites, class standing, special fees and/or special requirements
    **NOTE: : See catalog or attached list for courses that meet this requirement -OR- check the list posted in the Teacher Education Admissions and Retention Office in University Hall 1180. This requirement can be met by taking and passing a test administered by the New Jersey State Department of Education.



    III. General Education 2002 Requirements

    No. Title Hours
    A. -New Student Seminar 1
     
    B. Interdisciplinary Course  
      -Scientific Issues 3
      -Interdisciplinary National or Global Issues 3
     
    C. Communication  
      -College Writing I 3
      -College Writing II 3
      -SPCM 101 3
     
    D. Fine and Performing Arts 3
    E. World Languages 3-6
     
    F. Humanities  
      -World Literature or Generall Humanities 3
      -Philosphy and Religion EDFD 220 meets this requirements 3
     
    G. Computer Science 3
    H. Mathematics 3
    I. Natural/Physical Science Laboratory 4
    J. Physical Education 1
     
    K. Social Science  
      -American or European history 3
      -Non Western Cultural Perspectives 3
      -Social Science PSYC 101 meets this requirements 3
     
    L. General Education Elective PSYC 235 or ECEL 200 meets this requirement 3
     
    MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS REQUIREMENT
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families meets this requirement. Consult the current MSU Undergraduate Catalog or the current Schedule of Courses Booklet for additional courses that meet this requirement. Website: http://www.montclair.edu/courses.shtml.
     
    GENERAL EDUCATION 2002 REQUIREMENT TOTAL (See NOTE below) 45-54 SH
     
    IV. FREE ELECTIVES (See Note Above) 0-9 SH
     
    A minimum number of 120 semester hours are required for graduation at MSU. However, students in the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Child Studies with a Concentration in Early and Middle Childhood may need to complete 129 semester hours to complete the requirements for this degree.
     
    NOTE: If students use the courses noted above to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements, they may be able to take up to 9 SH of elective credits. If students do not use the courses noted above to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements, they maybe required to take up to 129 SH to complete their degree. Transfer students should meet with a departmental advisor to carefully plan out a course of study. Credits earned for courses used to meet both major/teacher certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements can only be counted once.

    Information about Admission to the Teacher Education Program
    For Early and Middle Childhood (Elementary School Teacher for Grades K-5 certification)

    Application Process and Due Dates: Go to the Center of Pedagogy website, (http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher), and click on the Quick Link to the Teacher Education Program or go to the Teacher Ed Admissions and Retention Office in University Hall # 1180, for detailed information. Note that the applications are due on the second Monday in September and the fourth Monday in January. It is strongly recommended that students apply in their sophomore year whenever possible.

    In order to apply a student must have:
    1. Completed 9 credits in Family and Child Studies. One course must be Child Development I (FCST 214).
      See Notes 1 below if you are a Transfer Student.
    2. Completed PSYC 101- General Psychology I: Growth and Development
      SPCM 101- Fundamentals of Speech Communication Requirement
      ECEL 200- Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a Democracy
    3. A 2.75 GPA or above in Family and Child Studies courses (courses which begin with FCST);
    4. An overall GPA of 2.75 or above. See Note 2.
    NOTE 1:Transfer students who came to MSU with:
    • 60 or more transfer credits,
    • who transfers a 3 credit course equivalent to Child Development I,
    • who transfer in six additional credits equivalent to required Family and Child Studies courses, and
    • who meet the major and overall GPA requirements (2.75)
    • can apply to the Teacher Education Program during their first semester at MSU.
    NOTE 2: Students who have an overall GPA between 2.50 and 2.749 may apply under the Supplemental Admissions Process. For information about this, go Teacher Ed Admissions and Retention Office, University Hall #1180.

    Clinical I Application Deadlines: Students who plan to take Clinical I in the fall must submit their fieldwork application by March 1st of the previous semester. Students who plan to take Clinical I in the spring, must submit their fieldwork application by October 1st of the previous semester. All deadlines must be followed or students will not be eligible for a Clinical I placement. No exceptions!

    Praxis Exams, Which Tests to Take, When They Must be Taken, and Required Minimum Scores: While the State of New Jersey does not currently require the Praxis examination for candidates pursuing P-3 certification, the Center of Pedagogy strongly advises students to take the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (10014) examination. P-3 candidates who do not teach pre-school, but teach K-3, will need passing Praxis scores in order to be highly qualified teachers in public school districts in New Jersey.

    Certification Policies:
    • Only grades of "C-" or above are acceptable in the professional sequence, including the methods courses
    • Students in fieldwork (Intermediate Field Experience, Fieldwork in Education, Clinical I, Student Teaching, and Clinical II) cannot be guaranteed a placement without having a valid New Jersey substitute license
    • For more information, go to the Center of Pedagogy website (http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher0, and click on the Quick Link to the Teacher Education Handbook.


    Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization for Grades 6-8 required to teach middle school:
    Go to the Center of Pedagogy website, (http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher), and click on the Quick Link to the Teacher Education Program or call Charity Dancy, Director of Teacher Education Admissions, at 973-655-7976.

    B.A. Family and Child Studies: Early and Middle Childhood (K-5)

    Recommended Four-Year Plan
    First Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ENWR 105 College Writing I 3
      World Language Gen Ed 3
    SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
    GNED 199 New Student Seminar 1
    PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
    FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
    Total: 16
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ENWR 106 College Writing II 3
      World Language Gen Ed 3
      Physical Education 1
    FCST 214 Child Development I 1
    FCST 248 Family Development Over th Life Course 3
      Computer Science 3
    Total: 16
     
    Second Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
      Scientific Issues 3
      Non-Western Cultural Perspectives 3
    ECEL 200 Perspectives on Early Childhood and Early Ed. 3
      Fine and Performing Arts 3
    EDFD 220 Philosophical Orientation to Ed. 3
      Math 3
    Total: 15
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    GNED 202/ GNED 303 National/Global Issues 3
    FCST 314 Child Development II 3
    FCST 304 Introduction to Research 3
      World Literature/General Humanities 3
      Natural/Physical Lab Science* 4
    Total: 16
     
    Third Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
      Free Elective 3
    FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families and Children 3
      FCST Major Elective 3
      Fine and Performing Arts 3
    READ 400 Initial Inquiry to Literacy Dev. 3
      FCST Major Elective 3
    Total: 18
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    FCST 315 OR FCST 316 Field Experience OR
    Service Learning Experience
    3
      American/European History 3
    READ 408 Reading: The Content Areas 3
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families 3
      FCST Major Elective 3
      Free Elective 3
    Total: 18
     
    Fourth Year
    Fall Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ECEL 408 Soc. Studies and the Arts 3
    ECEL 422 Integrating Elementary Curriculum 3
    ECEL 412 Seminar I 1
    ECEL 410 Clinical Experience I 2
    ECEL 427 Explorations: Science, Math... 3
    Total: 12
     
    Spring Semester
    Course No. Course Title HRS
    ECEL 421 Seminar II 1
    ECEL 414 OR ECEL 424 Clinical Experience II OR
    In-Service Supervised Student Teaching
    8
    Total: 9
     


    *May also fulfill physiology and hygiene requirement Total Required: 120 Credits



    Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Child Studies with a Concentration in Family Services

    Courses required for the major and concentration:

    I. Major and Concentration Requirements


    A. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES CORE 18 SH
    Number Name Hours
    FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
    FCST 248 Family Development Over the Life Course 3
    FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children
    FCST 200
    3
    FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
      FCST 214  
      OR  
    FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children
    FCST 214
    3
    FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families & Children
    FCST 200
     
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families
    FCST 200
    3
    B. FAMILY SERVICES REQUIRED COURSES 15 SH
    Select 12 Credits in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST
    FCST 214 Child Development I
    PSYC 101
    3
    FCST 400 Senior Seminar 3
    C. REQUIRED COLLATERALS 11 SH
    PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
    *FCST 409 Internship in Family and Child Studies 8
    D. ELECTIVE COLLATERALS 9 SH
    *Choose 9 credits in ONE of the following areas of emphasis by advisement:
    Child Advocacy (CHAD)
    Health Studies (HLTH)
    Justice Studies (JUST, PALG)
    Political Science and Law (POLS, LSLW)
    Psychology (PSYC)
    Sociology (SOCI)
    Women's Studies(WMST)
     
    MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL 53 SH

    *Check prerequisites, co-requisites, class standing, special fee and/or special requirements.


    ADVISEMENT NOTES FOR FAMILY SERVICES

    CO-OP Contact the Cooperative Education office, Morehead Hall 312, to sign up for workshops that need to be completed before you meet with the Co-op Coordinator, Elaine Russo, to review potential co-op placements. This should be done 2 or 3 semesters BEFORE you intend to register for co-op. You can not register for the course unless this is completed and you have an approved placement. Your academic advisor and co-op coordinator will guide you in selecting an approved work site. Be aware that many sites require transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, and interviews which lengthens the application process.

    Many students elect to enroll in an 8sh co-op (COED 401) for which they work full time over the entire semester and complete the terms of learning agreement developed by the student and his/her co-op faculty advisor. Students may also enroll in two 4sh co-ops (COED 401 and COED 402). Students choose to do this for a variety of reasons, such as experiencing more than one placement to help clarify career goals. The student works part time for the entire semester and completes the terms of a learning agreement developed by the student and his/her co-op faculty advisor. Separate learning agreements are developed for each of the part time co-ops. If you have any questions about this process, contact Dr. Mary E. Henry in the Family and Child Studies Department.

    Loan Forgiveness

    The program is designed to provide loan redemption for state residents who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree within a one-year period prior to being hired as a fulltime "direct care professional at a qualified facility." Eligibility includes degrees in a human services discipline, such as social work, psychology, counseling, or in a health-related profession, such as occupational, physical, or speech therapy. Loan redemption is not to exceed $5,000 per year or $20,000 over four years. Qualified facilities may include state, local, or nonprofit agencies or organizations that provide services under state contract. http://www.naswnj.org/ADVOCACY/Loan_Forgiveness_passed_2005.htm http://www.hesaa.org/aid_professionals2/whats_new/specific.asp?wn_id=93

    More Information: Walter Kalman, NASW-NJ Chapter, naswnj@aol.com


    II. General Education Requirements (1983)

    NOTE: The 1983 GER continues to be effective for full-time freshmen and part-time students who began their studies at MSU in Summer/Fall 1983 or thereafter and transfer students entering MSU in Fall 1985 through Spring 2006.
     
    No. Title Hours
    A. COMMUNICATIONS 9
      -College Writing I 3
      -College Writing II 3
      -Communication 3
     
    B. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 3
      FCST 445 meets this requirement 3
     
    C. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 3
     
    D. FOREIGN LANGUAGES 6
     
    E. HUMANITIES 6
      -World Literature/General Humanities 3
      -Philosophy/Religion 3
     
    F. MATHEMATICS 5
      -Math 3
      -Computer Science 2
     
    F. NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE 7
      -Lab Science 4
      -Non-Lab Science 3
     
    H. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
     
    I. SOCIAL SCIENCE 12
      -American/European History 3
      -Non-Western Cultural Perspective 3
      -Soc. Survey PSYC 101 meets this requirement 3
      -Soc. Topic 3
     
    J. GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 6
     
    MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS REQUIREMENT
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families meets this requirement. Consult current MSU Undergraduate Catalog or the current Schedule of Courses booklet for additional approved courses. Website: http://www.montclair.edu/courses.shtml
     
    II. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (1983) 52-58 SH
     
    III. EDUCATION (See NOTE below) 9-15 SH
     
    A minimum number of 120 SH are required for graduation from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Family Services.
     
    NOTE: If students use the courses noted above to meet both major and GER requirements, they may be able to take up to 15 credits of elective coursework. If students use courses other than those noted above to meet their GER requirements, they may need to take up to 9 credits of electives. Transfer students should meet with a departmental advisor to carefully plan out a course of study. Credits earned for courses and used to meet both major and GER requirements can only be counted once.



    III. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Child Studies with a Concentration in Family Services
    General Education Requirements (2002)

    NOTE:The Gen Ed 2002 is effective for full-time freshmen and part-time students who began their studies at MSU in Fall 2002 or thereafter and transfer students entering MSU in Fall 2006. See http://chss.montclair.edu/faculty/gened.htm for more information.
    No. Title Hours
    A. -New Student Seminar 1
     
    B. Interdisciplinary Course  
      -Scientific Issues 3
      -Interdisciplinary National or Global Issues 3
     
    C. Communication  
      -College Writing I 3
      -College Writing II 3
      -Communication 3
     
    D. Fine and Performing Arts 3
    E. World Languages 3-6
     
    F. Humanities  
      -World Literature or General Humanities 3
      -Philosphy and Religion EDFD 220 meets this requirements 3
    G. Computer Science 3
    H. Mathematics 3
    I. Natural/Physical Science Laboratory 4
    J. Physical Education 1
     
    K. Social Science  
      -American or European history 3
      -Non Western Cultural Perspectives 3
      -Social Science PSYC 101 meets this requirements 3
     
    L. General Education Elective PSYC 235 or ECEL 200 meets this requirement 3
     
    MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS REQUIREMENT
    FCST 445 Poverty and Families meets this requirement. Consult the current MSU Undergraduate Catalog or the current Schedule of Courses Booklet for additional courses that meet this requirement. Website: http://www.montclair.edu/courses.shtml.
     
    GENERAL EDUCATION 2002 REQUIREMENT TOTAL (See NOTE below) 51-57 SH
     
    III. FREE ELECTIVES (See NOTE Above) 13-19 SH
     
    A minimum number of 120 SH are required for graduation from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Family Services.
     
    NOTE: If students use the courses noted above to meet both major certification and Gen Ed 2002 requirements, they may be able to take up to 19 credits of elective courses. If they do not use the courses noted above to meet both major and Gen Ed 2002 requirements they may have 13 elective credits to take. Transfer students should meet with a departmental advisor to plan out a course of study. Credits earned for courses used to meet both major and GER requirements can only be counted once towards students total University credits.



    Gerontology Concentration

    The concentration requirements for this program emphasize the study of the family. Through this lens, students learn about family development, relationships, dynamics, functioning, health, and resource management. They examine the various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts in which families function and study interventions used to support families across the lifespan with a strong emphasis on gerontology. This interdisciplinary program is unique in that students take several service-learning courses and complete a part time internship enabling them to work with older adults in a variety of community settings. Students who complete this concentration are prepared to work in careers in aging at a time when our society is challenged to provide services for a diverse and growing population of older adults. Job opportunities for gerontology students are in community service agencies, senior living facilities, long term care facilities, community recreation programs and senior citizen centers. This degree also provides students with the educational background they need to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas.

    Courses required for the major and concentration:

    I. Major and Concentration Requirements


    A. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES CORE (18)
    Number Name Hours
    FCST 200 Older Adults and Their Families: Introduction to Family Studies 3
    FCST 248 Family Development Over the Life Course 3
    FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children (Requires Sophomore Standing) 3
    FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
      FCST 214*, FCST 248 Or FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children
    FCST 214
     
    FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families & Children
    FCST 214
     
    FCST 445## Poverty and Families (Requires Junior Standing) 3
         
    B. FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES ELECTIVES (6)
    (Select 6 credits of any courses in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST)
     
    C. GERONTOLOGY CONCENTRATION (MULTIDISCIPLINARY) (36 SH)
    1. Required Courses (30 SH)
    BIOL 110* Biology of Human Life 4
    COED 401* Cooperative Education Experience I 8
    FCST 201 Introduction to Gerontology –OR- 3
    FCST 344 Challenge of Aging (Service-Learning section)
    3
    PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
    Choose one of the following:
    PSYC 268* Psychological Aspects of Aging 3
    PSYC 302** Health Psychology (Service-Learning section) 3
    Choose one of the following:
    HLTH 440 Health Aspects of Aging (Service-Learning section) 3
    PEMJ 340* Fitness and the Aging Process 3
    Choose one of the following:
    PHIL 210 Ethics 3
    PHIL 204 Philosophical Issues in Biomedical Ethics 3
    PHIL 334 Theoretical and Applied Ethics 3
    Choose one of the following:
    HLTH 445 Perspectives on Death 3
    RELG 218 Death and Dyingand After life 3
    Select 6 Semester hours from the following: (6 sh)
    ANTH 350 Anthropology of Aging and the Aged (Service-Learning section) 3
    ENID 398* Autobiography 3
    EUGS 360 Environmental Gerontology 3
    LSPR 413 Elder Law 3
    LSPR 322 Wills/ Trusts/ Probate Law 3
    MUTH 100 Introduction to Music Therapy 2
    SOCI 219 Sociology of Aging (Service-Leaning section) 3
    SOCI 309 Sociology of Health and Illness 3

    MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL 62 SH

    *Check prerequisites, co-requisites, class standing, special fee and/or special requirements **Students in the Gerontology concentration can be admitted to this course without taking the prerequisite course. Go to the chairperson of the Psychology department to obtain permission to register.)
    #Not open to Freshmen,
    ## Junior/Senior status Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology with a Concentration in Gerontology 2002 Gen Ed – most current worksheet.