CHFAM2990B: " SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES"
COURSE SYLLABUS

SPRING 2004

 Catalogue Description:
Discussion and analysis of special topics for Family Studies majors including professional skills, professional credentials, and the development of professional ethics.

CFLE Certification:
The National Council on Family Relations offers a Certified Family Life Educator credential to qualified individuals. This course is designed to help meet the CFLE Standard #9: Ethics. Assignments offer application by requiring students to (a) write a Personal Code of Ethics, and Class Mission Statement; (b) prepare a Teaching Outline addressing an ethical behavior; and (c) participate in group analysis of professional ethics in the fields of business and education.

NCFR Student Outcomes:
The National Council on Family Relations has adopted a document describing specific knowledge and skill outcomes for students in certified programs. These outcomes will be discussed in class and included in a Family Studies Major Program Portfolio.

Course Schedule:
Aug 26 Course Introductions/Program Portfolio
Aug 28 Cohort Introductions

Sept 2 APA format
Sept 4 APA format Assign #1 DUE (10 references)


Sept 9 NCFR/CFLE/CFSSA
Sept 11 APA first draft review Assign#2 DUE (draft)

Sept 16 APA format EXAM (open book)
Sept 18 APA exam review

Sept 23 Electronic portfolios
Sept 25 Introduction to Ethics

Sept 30 Teaching Ethical Behavior
Oct 2 Ethical Dilemmas & Ethics in Education
(Oct. 3: DIVERSITY CONFERENCE--extra credit available)

Oct 7 Behavior Codes & Mission Statements Assign#3 IN-CLASS(code/miss)
Oct 9 CFSSA OPEN HOUR Assign#4 DUE (teaching plan)

Oct 14 Mission statements & quilting
Oct 16 Field visit: Children's Justice Center

Oct 21 Field visit: YCC
Cot 23 Field visit: Ogden Rescue Mission Assign#7 OPTIONAL DUE (APA Paper)

Oct 28 Presentation Resources: Meet in #207, then go to Media Lab #302 Assign#5 DUE (field response)
Oct 30 Professional Presentations

Nov 4 Professional Presentations
Nov 6 Professional Presentations Assign#7 DUE (APA paper)

Nov 11 Professional Presentations
Nov 13 CFSSA OPEN HOUR

Nov 18 YCC: “Domestic Violence” Guest Assign#8 DUE (open hr response)
Nov 20 Sexual Harassment & the Law video: What is Sexual Harassmt

(Nov. 19-22, 2003: National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC)
Nov 25 Ethics applications w/ NCFR
27-28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Dec 2 Resume writing/ Graduate school search
Dec 4 Outcomes/Evaluations/Portfolios Assign#9DUE (portfolio)

Course Requirements:
Assignments:
1. APA Style References 50 points
2. APA Research Paper draft 50 points
3. Cohort Mission Statement & Code of Ethics 25 points
4. Teaching Plan Outline 100 points
5. Field Visits Response 100 points
6. Professional Presentation: Topic of Choice 100 points
7. APA Research Paper 100 points
8. Open Hour Responses 50 points
9. Program Portfolio 100 points
10. Attendance and participation 25 points

Exam: APA format Exam 100 points
Total Points Possible: 800 points

Grading Criteria:
A letter grade will be assigned on the percent of points earned:
94 - 100% = A 74 - 76% = C
90 - 93% = A- 70 - 73% = C-
87 - 89% = B+ 67 - 69% = D+
84 - 86% = B 64 - 66% = D
80 - 83% = B- 60 - 63% = D-
77 - 79% = C+ 59 or below = E

NOTE: A 10% penalty will be assessed on all late work. Any work over one week late will not be accepted.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: After contacting Services for Students with Disabilities, identify yourself with the instructor by week two. “Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.”

EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit is available for attending the Diversity Conference on Oct. 3.
Extra credit is also available for documented volunteer hours serving families.
 

"SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES"
ChFam 2990B

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. APA RESEARCH PAPER ROUGH DRAFT. Prepare a typewritten rough draft of your APA paper to be proofread in class. Include a Resources page with at least 10 entries in correct format. (Cite a minimum of five different types of media.) The paper will not be turned in, however credit for preparation will be assigned.

2. FIELD VISIT RESPONSE PAPER. Write a one page response to each field visit. Include a) where the visit was made; b) services available and clientele served; c) training and experience of the professionals and staff; d) your personal response to the experience: observations, insights, recommendations.

3. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION (Topic of Choice). Following guidelines discussed in class give a 10 minute professionally polished presentation on a topic of your choice. Dress and groom professionally; use technology, visuals and/or handouts as appropriate.

4. RESEARCH PAPER IN CORRECT APA FORMAT. Complete an 8-10 page research paper in correct APA format on a topic of your choice. Include a minimum of 10 references with at least one from each of the following: journal, book, internet, newspaper, and encyclopedia. Include a cover sheet, title page, abstract, and references. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.) will be the grading standard.

5. COVER LETTER, RESUME, and THANK YOU LETTERS. Following the guidelines discussed in class prepare
a. a cover letter
b. a personal resume
c. a thank you letter
Write the letters to a prospective employer, actual or fictional. Tailor the resume to match a specific position. (Letters to a prospective graduate school are acceptable.) Print all letters on matching 20 lb. bond or resume paper. Envelopes are not necessary.

6. COHORT MISSION STATEMENT AND CODE OF ETHICS. Create a Mission Statement addressing this Cohort's uniqueness and goals; include what the group wants to be (character), and what the group wants to do (achieve). Create a Cohort Code of Ethics describing desirable behavior toward others (and each other) as reflected by the group's values, attitudes and principles. This assignment will be completed in class.

7. TEACHING PLAN OUTLINE. Prepare an outline plan for teaching one ethical behavior. Assume the role of an educator, social worker, counselor, parent, or other. Create a lesson plan appropriate to a specific setting.
a. Identify your teaching role.
b. Identify your student(s).
c. Identify the setting.
d. Identify the behavior to be taught.
e. Write an outline of the lesson.
(Briefly describe visuals, object lessons, activities, dialogue, etc.)
f. Identify desirable and MEASURABLE outcomes.

8. PROGRAM PORTFOLIO: Begin a portfolio to showcase your work and accomplishments as a Family Studies Major. The initial evaluation (part of your 2990B grade) will require:
an attractive binder
a Title Page
tabs for each of the 11 UCFR Standards
samples of student work from ChFam 2990B and ChFam 3350
samples of student work from ChFam 1400, 1500, 2100, and 2400

PLEASE TYPE ALL ASSIGNMENTS


NOTE: A 10% penalty will be assessed on all late work. Any work over one week late will not be accepted.

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: After contacting Services for Students with Disabilities, identify yourself with the instructor by week two. "Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary."

EXTRA CREDIT OPTIONS
Extra credit is available for pre-approved volunteer work. See the course instructor.
General guidelines:
a) a new experience for you
b) a non-paid experience
c) consitututes a service to families
c) a minimum of 10 hours required to boost final grade
d) must be pre-approved
e) must be documented with a supervisor’s signature
f) must be turned in by the 14th week of the semester
Extra credit is available for attending the WSU Diversity Conference