Family, Consumer, and Human Development
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Enrolling Your Child
For enrollment information about any of the programs below contact:
The Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development
Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-2905
Misty Balls
misty.balls@usu.edu
435.797.1544
For Questions, please contact Misty, but you can enroll your child by going to the "apply" link to the left.
Child Development Laboratory Programs
Infant-Toddler Laboratory
(F, Sp Semesters)
The Infant-Toddler Laboratory is offered in conjunction with the course, FCHD 3510, Development in Infancy. Children from birth through 2 years of age attend the Laboratory three afternoons per week. FCHD 3550 students (under the guidance of a head teacher) are responsible for planning and implementing curricula which meet designated social competency goals.
Two-Year-Old Laboratory
(F, Sp Semesters)
The Two-Year-Old Laboratory was designed to reflect the diverse developmental needs of 2-year-olds who attend this Laboratory 2 mornings per week. Since very few programs are available for 2-year-olds locally, this program provides excellent social and educational opportunities for this age group. It also provides a unique opportunity for students to interact solely with 2-year-olds.
Three-Year-Old Laboratory
(F, Sp Semesters)
This Laboratory was created to serve the dual purpose of providing educational experience for 3-year-olds and their families. Children attend Laboratory 4 mornings per week. A parent attends with each child 1 day per week, and functions as a participating "teacher" in the classroom. In addition, parent education seminars specifically addressing current child and family issues, as well as parental concerns and interests are held.
Traditional Laboratory
(F, Sp, Su Semesters)
The Traditional Laboratory serves 4- and 5-year-olds in an unstructured discovery-oriented environment. Children attend Laboratory 4 half days per week. Like the other programs, the functioning of this Laboratory is based upon encouraging children to make choices for themselves about which activities they will undertake. A small group approach is evident in group times and snack situations.