1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

AccreditationInstitutional approval for teacher education has been granted by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), for grades 5 through 12 inHome Economics.Honorary SocietiesPhi Upsilon OmicronStudent Professional Organizations that focus on the areas of specialization include:American Society of Interior Designers (Student Chapter)Fashion Business AssociationStudent Dietetic AssociationWest Virginia Association for Young ChildrenEach of these organizations provides service activities, social events, andextended learning opportunities including field trips and guest speakers.Admission RequirementsAdmission requirements are the same as those for admission to West VirginiaUniversity.Graduation RequirementsThe degree of Bachelor of Science in Family Resources is grantedfollowing completion of a minimum of 129 hours. In addition to English 1 and 2, Math 3or higher, liberal studies, and minority, foreign culture or gender and writing requirements,the student completes a core of 12 hours in Family Resources. The remainderof the requirements are presented in the program area sections.Child Development and Family StudiesFacultyProfessorWanda K. Franz, Ph.D. (WVU). Human development, Cognitive development,Parenting, Family life certification.Assistant ProfessorsVicki Loyer-Carlson, Ph.D. (Or. St. U.). Relationship development and dissolution,Family interaction, Families with special needs children.Dottie D. Rauch, M.Ed. (Penn St. U.). Family studies, Family resource management.Clinical Associate ProfessorBarbara G. Warash, M.S. (Fla. St. U.). Director of the Child Development Laboratory(Nursery School). Preschool curricula, Emergent literacy development, Preschoolcomputer usage.Program ObjectivesThe purpose of the program is to prepare persons interested in workingwith children and families. This includes emphasis in:• the development of the individual (cognitive, physical, social and emotional• family development and human relations (development, interaction, anddissolution)•parenting (processes and strategies)Students may work in the Child Development Laboratory (Nursery School) to improveskills needed in careers with young children and families.62 College of Agriculture and Forestry