PSYC 120 - Children,Youth,Families,and Society

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course will utilize a developmental perspective to examine various issues involving children, youth, and their families in society (e.g., media influences, child care, child abuse, effects of poverty). Children both influence and are affected by the social contexts in which they develop, and we will explore some of these complex, multidirectional effects in depth. This course will emphasize the application and real-world examples of how research and theory in child development are used to affect children, youth, and families. Partially satisfies the Area of Knowledge requirement in the Social Sciences. Three hours. Ms. Parker.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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