APSY1031
Family, School, and Society
This is one of two foundational coursesAPSY1030-APSY1031that introduce students to the multiple dimensions of child development, and the place of education in promoting healthy development for all children. This course considers the social and cultural contexts that shape developmental and educational processes. Focuses on understanding the nature of contemporary social problems including racism, sexism, ethnic prejudice, poverty, and violence, as they affect children, families, and schooling. Emphasizes the special role of education in linking community resources for an integrated approach to serving children and families.
Course overview
- Department
- Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
Requirements fulfilled
- Lynch Core Path: Social Science & Cultural Diversity Core path (Current undergraduate curriculum)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Official evaluation summary
4.20 / 5
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Sections
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05