PSY 3440 - Social Issues in Developmental Psychology

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SUNY at Purchase College

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Description:

4 credits. Alternate years Controversial social issues and policies are examined and discussed within a context of theory and research in developmental psychology. The goal is to examine how current developmental research has, and has not, been successfully applied to practical social issues regarding children and adolescents. Topics include: day care; sex education; adolescent pregnancy and parenting; changing family structure; infants and children with AIDS; television viewing; child abuse and neglect. Prerequisite: PSY 1530 and 2650, or permission of instructor

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.purchase.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 251-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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