PSYCH-784 The Development of Infants & Children In Poverty
Introduces students to the special issues that children growing up in poverty face. Theory and empirical research will be explored as well as specific contexts common to disadvantaged children (e.g., homelessness and abuse). In addition, we will examine individual resilience and the impact of environmental support in mitigating deleterious effects.
Prerequisite
Restricted to Doctoral students only, except by permission of program director and instructor.