PSY 352 Children and Families under Stress

In this course, students will explore the factors in society and life that contribute to stress in children and their families and apply psychological theories to the family context. Students will examine the impact of poverty, race, ethnic groups, discrimination, violence, education, politics, and other stressors at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Other key topics include child abuse, domestic abuse, death, divorce, and hospitalization.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PSY 101; or permission of Program Chair or designate.

Corequisite

None