An Interdisciplinary Examination of Children, Youth and Families
This focal study is designed for students who have an interest in children and families and will give them the opportunity to learn about this topic from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. This focal study would be particularly useful for those students who plan to have a career working with children, youth and families.
Instructions for Focal Study 13
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
| First Cluster (complete 3 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 260 | Foundations of Education | 2 credits |
| EDUC 300 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 credits |
| EDUC 335 | Education for Social Justice | 2 credits |
| EDUC 428 | Teach Reading: Child and Adolescent Literature | 2 credits |
| HIST 435 | 1968: Youth and Social Change in World | 4 credits |
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 credits |
| PSY 240 | Child Development | 4 credits |
| PSY 281 | Lifespan Development | 4 credits |
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SOC 101 OR SOC 102 OR SOC 110 OR SOC 120 OR SOC 130 |
Introduction to Sociology (no longer offered) OR Social Problems (no longer offered) OR Understanding the Apocalypse OR Image, Society, and Identity OR Stump the Sociologist |
4 credits |
| SOC/GSS 309 | Families | 4 credits |
| SOCWK 300 | Micro Social Work Practice | 4 credits |