SOC 208 - CHILD/ADOLESCENCE AMER SOC

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course explores the social factors that influence children from infancy through adolescence in the United States. Through course reading, assignments, and discussions, the course will cover the social implications (such as the family, school, media, and health care) in which children interact and the social forces which effect and shape children. This course will also look at these social institutions and the social world of children from children's perspectives, viewing children as active social participants with their own values and subcultures. The course will be of interest to those concerned about issues of social welfare and public policy as well as those who plan to work with children and adolescents. Prerequisites: SOC 010 Principles of Sociology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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