APSY 7803 Impact of Psychosocial Issues on Learning
M.A. students only; not appropriate for Ph. D. students Examines, from a holistic perspective, psychological and social issues that affect learning in children and adolescents. Discusses the role of risk and protective factors in the development of vulnerability and resilience. Highlights collaboration of educators with professionals involved in addressing psychological and social issues.
Course overview
- Department
- Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.00 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.49 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Betty S Lai | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 21 |
| Spring 2025 | Julie Macevoy | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 12 of 20 |