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 |
| 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 |