ED 277 - Children in Crisis C

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

This course addresses the changing nature of American culture and how these changes have created a crisis for children or have put them at risk.The impact of economic stresses,mass media, the devolution away from concepts traditionally defining the family, and the disarray of social welfare policies and are addressed. Special attention is given to the needs of poor and minority children, and those with special needs, as well as issues such as attachment, poverty and hunger, violence, teen pregnancy, health needs, and educational inequities. Prerequisites:Grade of C or better in ED205 Child Development or PY202 Childhood and Adolescence.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 792-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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