The Child, Family, and Social Policy

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course is designed to sensitize students to the social policy and legal dimensions of child development. It addresses the current political climate surrounding the adequacy of child care, as well as selected issues concerning the law and the rights of children. Possible topics include current social policy and provision of child-care services; law, divorce, and the rights of children with diverse needs; and issues related to adoption and foster parenting. Knowledge of effective advocacy and children's rights enables students to participate in the policy process and explore issues in the current child-care policy agenda. Requisite Courses: PSYC-2200 or permission of the Director of Developmental Studies [prerequisite(s)].