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Department of Child and Family Studies
Welcome to the Department of Child and Family Studies
Child and Family Studies offers bachelor of science (B.S.), master of arts (M.A.), master of science (M.S.), and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in child and family studies. Students gain a broad knowledge of issues affecting child development and the family unit preparing to work closely with children and families in diverse settings.
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CFS Hosts Annual Conference on Play
In April, the Department of Child and Family Studies and its Jack Reilly Institute for Early Childhood and Provider Education hosted its annual Conference on Play. This collaborative effort between Syracuse University and Penn State University, under the leadership of Reilly Institute Director Professor Jaipaul Roopnarine, brings together faculty, students and interested professionals to examine topics of mutual interest and opportunities for partnership.
After welcome remarks on culture, play and early childhood education by Dr. Roopnarine, Scott Eberle, Director of the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, and editor of the American Journal of Play presented, "Playing with Multiple Intelligences." Additional speakers and topics included: Colleen Baish, internship coordinator, Child & Family Studies, "The Influence of Childhood Play on the Sick Role: An Ecological Perspective;"Suzanne Swartz, advanced doctoral student, Pennsylvania State University, "Imaginary Companions and Narrative Competence;" Michael Patte, associate professor of education, Bloomsburg University, and co-editor of the International Journal of Play, "Playork: Starting from the Child's Agenda;" and James E. Johnson, professor of early childhood education, Pennsylvania State University, who closed the conference with thoughts about future directions for the SU-Penn State play and early childhood education collaboration.
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CFS senior Kris Joseph teams with students at BMW inclusive preschool
As part of his coursework, student-athlete Kris Joseph, a child and family studies major and a senior forward on the SU Men’s Basketball team, is currently enrolled in CFS 433—Child Practicum. Taught by internship placement coordinator Colleen Baish, this semester-long practicum requires students to spend 90 hours in a school, agency, or program. “This is something I really enjoy doing, and it is fun,” notes Joseph.
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View a video that showcases Montreal native Kris Joseph's SU experiences both in the classroom and on the court. (Video courtesy of Score Media, Inc., Toronto, ON.)
 Raymond Article Published in Journal of Pediatric Psychology
CFS doctoral student and adjunct instructor Kimberly Raymond has published an article in the March 2012 edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology that examines the relation between caregiver-generated asthma management strategies and asthma severity in a sample of 200 children with persistent asthma.
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CFS Spring Break Immersion: Trinidad-Tobago
For the second year in a row, students majoring in child and family studies will be traveling to Trinidad and Tobago for Spring Break 2012 as part of an immersion program orienting them to educational systems in these Caribbean areas.
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Welcome to the Department of Child and Family Studies
Robert Moreno serves as the department chair of Child and Family Studies
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Ethical Issues in Developmental Disability Research: Issues & Responses
The Center for Bioethics & Humanities invites you to its upcoming Center Seminar with Katherine McDonald, P.h.D.
Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: 4507 Setnor hall
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Important Information for Class of 2012 Convocation & Commencement
Congratulations to the Class of 2012! The Falk College is looking forward to celebrating our students and their accomplishments. On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Falk College will hold its Convocation for graduating students, their families and friends in Manley Field House at 4 p.m.
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