Contemporary Issues Child Soc

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

UNXD 200 is a prerequisite for students to enroll in this module. UNXD 203 is a component of the Challenges in Childhood and Society (CC&S) course cluster. This is a 1 credit, 5 week module that focuses on contemporary issues in early childhood mental health. Early childhood mental health is synonymous with social-emotional development and serves as a foundation for healthy relationships and development across the lifespan. Using the ecological systems theory of development, the module examines typical and atypical social-emotional development in childhood, the impact of trauma and early adversity on development, the importance of caregivers, and stigma associated with mental health. The module highlights evidence-based research and applications across the continuum of promotion, prevention, and treatment. The module runs twice a week, with class periods on Thursday mornings and recitation periods on Tuesday mornings. In combination with 2 other 1 credit modules from the CC&S cluster these 3 credits can be bundled to make a course. See also UNXD 200, 201, 202 for more information on Challenges in Childhood and Society modules. It is possible for students to enroll in 4 modules. Students may accrue credits across 2 semesters and bundle into a course as well. ?