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Fall 2015
Apr 22,2025 |
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| PSYC 431 - ADV TOPICS PSYC:CHILD ABUSE |
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A seminar designed to examine the topic of child abuse from a psychological perspective. Students will integrate and apply their skills and knowledge of psychology to this complex phenomenon. Various theoretical frameworks for understanding and responding to the problem of child abuse will be considered. Areas of study will include biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence the development and experience of various forms of child abuse, risk and protective factors, the impact of child abuse on the development and psychological well-being of victims, families and the larger community, and the various psychological approaches for preventing and responding to child abuse. Students will apply and further develop their knowledge and skills through multiple course requirements. This course includes a service learning component and is a writing intensive course. Fulfills Category 8 requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Psychology Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Senior Junior Prerequisites: FOR PSYC 431 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: PSYC 263 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: PSYC 303 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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