Oct 06, 2024

2024/25 UM UMM Undergraduate Catalog

Child Development and Family Relations

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: A C or higher is required in CHF 200 and CHF 201 . Students in the Early Childhood Education concentration are required to earn a B or higher in CHF 200 , CHF 201 , CHF 203 , CHF 303 , CHF 321 , CHF 322 , CHF 329 , CHF 331 or EHD 203 , CHF 304 or EHD 400 , CHF 424 , CHF 450 , EDT 400 , EHD 101 , EHD 202 , EHD 204 , EHD 301 , ERL 317 , ERL 319 , and SED 302 .

Other GPA requirements to graduate: Students in Early Childhood Education need a 2.75 GPA to apply for teacher candidacy.

Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: CHF 423 (Individual and Family Studies Concentration, Early Childhood Professional Concentration, and Research Concentration) or CHF 424 (Early Childhood Education Concentration)

Contact Information: The Advising Center, 100 Shibles Hall (207) 581-2412 or email the Advising Center at: advisingcenter@maine.edu

Transfer Policy

Students at the University of Maine wishing to transfer to this major should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for Early Childhood Education concentration or a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all other concentrations.

Requirements:

English:

Early Childhood Education concentration requires 1 ENG literature course Credits: 3

Communication:

Choose one from the following list:

CMJ 102 - Communication for Resilience and Connection Credit: 3

CMJ 103 - Public Speaking Credit: 3

CMJ 106 - Storytelling Credit: 3

Math:

MAT 107 - Elementary Descriptive Geometry Credit: 3

and

MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective Credit: 3

are required for the Early Childhood Education concentration. The Research concentration requires

STS 132 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credit: 3

Psychology:

PSY 100 - General Psychology Credit: 3

Child Development and Family Relations Concentrations

CORE COURSES

CHF 200 - Family Interaction Credits: 3
CHF 201 - Introduction to Child Development Credits: 3
Field Experience (choice determined by your concentration:)
CHF 421 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood Credits: 12
or
CHF 422 - Field Placement in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3-6
or
CHF 496 - Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies Credits: 1-6
(Students in this major must take 3-6 credits)

1. Individual and Family Studies Concentration

This concentration supports professional preparation to work with children and families in community settings.

Course Requirements: 21 credit hours chosen from the following possible elective CHF courses:

CHF 203 - Practicum in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CHF 303 - Infant/Toddler Care and Development Credits: 3
CHF 311 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
CHF 321 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Science Credits: 3
CHF 322 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3
CHF 329 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Math Credits: 3
CHF 331 - Cognitive Development Credits: 3
CHF 351 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
CHF 381 - Family Resource Management Credits: 3
CHF 401 - Peer Education Credits: 3
CHF 404 - Selected Topics in Child Development and Family Life Credits: 3
CHF 406 - Introduction to Research Methods in Child Development and Family Relations Credits: 3
CHF 409 - Special Problems in Child Development and Family Life Credits: Ar
CHF 417 - Introduction to Leadership in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHF 431 - Parenting Credits: 3
CHF 433 - Adolescence Credits: 3
CHF 434 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: 3
CHF 441 - Family Life Education Methods Credits: 3
CHF 442 - Helping Skills Credits: 3
CHF 450 - Early Childhood Special Education - Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom Credits: 3
CHF 451 - Family Relationships Credits: 3
CHF 452 - Violence in the Family Credits: 3
CHF 488 - Family Legal Issues Credits: 3
CHF 496 - Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies Credits: 1-6

2. Early Childhood Education Concentration (Maine public school teaching certification)

This concentration allows students to apply for the state of Maine Endorsement 029: Early Elementary Teacher (public school grades K-3) and to be State eligible to apply for the Endorsement 081: Early Childhood Teacher. The Endorsement 081, on a Maine teacher certificate, allows the holder to teach students birth to school age 5.

The college’s educator preparation programs emphasize a diverse liberal arts background and highly relevant professional training. The undergraduate teacher education programs are fully accredited by The Council for the Advancement of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the State of Maine. Students graduate from our programs and enter the teaching profession with experience, an authentic view of schools, and an understanding that teaching, learning, and professional development are lifetime endeavors.

In their second year of study students apply for teacher candidacy by submitting a portfolio (efolio) that includes a transcript of their academic work to date which reflects a grade point average of at least 2.75, an analysis of one field experience in a K-3 classroom, an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in MAT 107 and 108, and minimum of 3.0 in ENG 101. If the minimum grade requirement is not met, a passing score for the state of Maine for the appropriate PRAXIS CORE subtest(s) is sufficient. NOTE: As a State of Maine approved program, we will adhere to state certification requirements and adapt our program to meet changing state regulations. For more information about the state required PRAXIS exam, visit http://www.umaine.edu/edhd/academic-programs /praxis-test-series/.

General Requirements

MAT 107 - Elementary Descriptive Geometry Credits: 3
MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective Credits: 3
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Math Requirement

The minimum GPA must be 3.0 or higher. If the minimum GPA requirement is not met, a passing score for the state of Maine for the appropriate PRAXIS CORE math subtest is sufficient.

MAT 107 - Elementary Descriptive Geometry Credits: 3
MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective Credits: 3

English Requirement

ENG 101 and one English Literature course from the following list. The minimum GPA must be 3.0 or higher for the chosen English Literature class and ENG 101. If the minimum GPA requirement is not met, a passing score for the state of Maine for the appropriate PRAXIS CORE reading and writing subtests are sufficient.

ENG 101 - College Composition Credits: 3
AND one English Literature class from the list below:
ENG 129 - Topics in English Credits: 3
ENG 131 - The Nature of Story Credits: 3
ENG 170 - Foundations of Literary Analysis Credits: 3
ENG 205 - An Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENG 222 - Reading Poems Credits: 3
ENG 229 - Topics in Literature Credits: 3
ENG 235 - Literature and the Modern World Credits: 3
ENG 236 - Intro to Canadian Literature Credits: 3
ENG 238 - Introduction to Ecoliterature: Re-Imagining Nature and the Environment Credits: 3
ENG 243 - Topics in Identity and Representation Credits: 3
ENG 244 - Writers of Maine Credits: 3
ENG 245 - American Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENG 249 - American Sports Literature and Film Credits: 3
ENG 253 - Shakespeare: Selected Plays Credits: 3

Students enrolled in Honor College

Students enrolled in the Honors College can complete the English Literature requirement within Elementary Education, by successfully completing two of the following courses: The minimum GPA must be 3.0 or higher. If the minimum GPA requirement is not met, a passing score for the state of Maine for the appropriate PRAXIS CORE subtest(s) is sufficient.

HON 111 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future I Credits: 4
HON 112 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future II Credits: 4
HON 211 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future III Credits: 4
HON 212 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future IV Credits: 4

Social Studies Requirement

The Social Studies requirement can be fulfilled with two courses from the following areas.

● History (HTY)
● Anthropology (ANT)
● Geography (GEO)
● Economics (ECO)
● Political Science/Government (POS)
● Native American Studies (NAS)

Students enrolled in Honor College

Students enrolled in the Honors College can complete the Social Studies requirement by successfully completing two of the following courses.

HON 111 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future I Credits: 4
HON 112 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future II Credits: 4
HON 211 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future III Credits: 4
HON 212 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future IV Credits: 4

Professional Education - Prior to Teacher Candidacy

In order to be admitted to Teacher Candidacy and upper level courses in education, students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B, and achieve an overall
cumulative GPA of 2.75. They must also fulfill all portfolio requirements, including minimum grades (or passing appropriate Praxis CORE subtests) and documentation of the field experience and CHRC approval.

CHF 201 - Introduction to Child Development Credits: 3
EHD 101 - The Art and Science of Teaching Credits: 3
EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society Credits: 3
EHD 203 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDT 400 - Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning Credits: 3

Core Courses

All core courses require a grade of B or better. Core classes are as follows:

CHF 203 - Practicum in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CHF 303 - Infant/Toddler Care and Development Credits: 3
CHF 304 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education K-3 Credits: 3
CHF 321 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Science Credits: 3
CHF 322 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3
CHF 329 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Math Credits: 3
CHF 331 - Cognitive Development Credits: 3
or
EHD 203 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
CHF 450 - Early Childhood Special Education - Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom Credits: 3
EDT 400 - Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
EHD 101 - The Art and Science of Teaching Credits: 3
EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society Credits: 3
EHD 204 - Teaching and Assessing for Student Learning Credits: 3
EHD 301 - Classroom-based Prevention and Intervention: Supporting Positive Behavior and Academic Achievement Credits: 3
ERL 317 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
ERL 319 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Preschool to Grade 3 Credits: 3
SED 302 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
Student Teaching and seminar when applicable.
Equivalent courses at UMaine are acceptable providing they use the same Key Assessment as used in the Core Course.

3. Early Childhood Professional Concentration

This concentration prepares students to work in social service agencies supporting young children and their families, or as an early educator in childcare, Headstart, or private pre-K. This concentration does not lead to State teaching certification.

Course Requirements: a minimum of 27 credit hours in CHF courses including:
21 credit hours in the following seven required CHF courses:

CHF 203 - Practicum in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CHF 303 - Infant/Toddler Care and Development Credits: 3
CHF 316 - Literacy and the Youngest Learner Credits: 3
CHF 321 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Science Credits: 3
CHF 322 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3
CHF 329 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Math Credits: 3
CHF 450 - Early Childhood Special Education - Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom Credits: 3
6 additional credit hours chosen from the following possible elective CHF courses:
CHF 311 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
CHF 331 - Cognitive Development Credits: 3
CHF 417 - Introduction to Leadership in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHF 431 - Parenting Credits: 3
CHF 451 - Family Relationships Credits: 3
CHF 452 - Violence in the Family Credits: 3
CHF 488 - Family Legal Issues Credits: 3
Additional Requirement:

Students must
complete the core course of CHF 422 - Field Placement in Early Childhood Education (3-6 cr) in a program/agency that supports young children birth to age 8.

4. Research Concentration

This concentration provides students with direct experiences in the conduct of applied research in human, family and relationship development. Students typically work closely with a faculty member on a research project of mutual interest, and are well positioned for future graduate study.

Course Requirements: a minimum of 24 credit hours in CHF or HUD courses including:
9 credit hours in the following three required courses:

STS 132 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credits: 3
and
CHF 406 - Introduction to Research Methods in Child Development and Family Relations Credits: 3
and
CHF 409 - Special Problems in Child Development and Family Life Credits: Ar
15 additional credit hours chosen from either CHF courses or advanced HUD courses
CHF 203 - Practicum in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
CHF 303 - Infant/Toddler Care and Development Credits: 3
CHF 311 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
CHF 321 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Science Credits: 3
CHF 322 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Social Studies Credits: 3
CHF 329 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Young Children Math Credits: 3
CHF 331 - Cognitive Development Credits: 3
CHF 351 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
CHF 381 - Family Resource Management Credits: 3
CHF 401 - Peer Education Credits: 3
CHF 404 - Selected Topics in Child Development and Family Life Credits: 3
CHF 417 - Introduction to Leadership in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHF 431 - Parenting Credits: 3
CHF 433 - Adolescence Credits: 3
CHF 434 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: 3
CHF 441 - Family Life Education Methods Credits: 3
CHF 442 - Helping Skills Credits: 3
CHF 450 - Early Childhood Special Education - Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom Credits: 3
CHF 451 - Family Relationships Credits: 3
CHF 452 - Violence in the Family Credits: 3
CHF 488 - Family Legal Issues Credits: 3
CHF 496 - Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies Credits: 1-6
See Graduate Catalog for Advanced level HUD courses.

Required Courses in Suggested Sequence for B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations, Individual and Family Studies concentration

The sequence for each concentration is adjusted as needed to meet requirements.

First Year - First Semester

CHF 200 - Family Interaction Credits: 3
CHF 201 - Introduction to Child Development Credits: 3
EHD 100 - New Student Seminar in Education and Human Development Credits: 1 (waived for transfer students)
ENG 101 - College Composition Credits: 3
General Education Requirement Credits: 3

First Year - Second Semester

CMJ 102 - Communication for Resilience and Connection Credits: 3
or
CMJ 103 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
or
CMJ 106 - Storytelling Credits: 3
PSY 100 - General Psychology Credits: 3
CHF Elective Credits: 3
General Education Requirement Credits: 6

Second Year - First Semester

CHF Elective Credits: 3
General Education Requirements Credits: 13

Second Year - Second Semester

CHF Elective Credits: 3
General Education Requirements Credits: 12

Third Year - First Semester

CHF Elective Credits: 6
General Education Requirements Credits: 9

Third Year - Second Semester

CHF Elective Credits: 6
General Education Requirements Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 6

Fourth Year - First Semester

CHF 423 - Professional Seminar in Child Development and Family Relations Credits: 3
CHF 496 - Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies Credits: 1-6
General Education Requirements Credits: 3
CHF Elective Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 3

Fourth Year - Second Semester

CHF Elective Credits: 3-6
General Education Requirements Credits: 3
Electives Credits: 9