Social, Environmental & Disabling Issues in Development (SSC282P)
(01/01/2022-04/30/2022)
Course Memo
This course cultivates an understanding of the range of contexts and conditions that place children and youth at risk. The impacts of neglect, poverty, malnutrition, abuse, family breakdown and substance abuse are studied, as well as the resulting developmental disabilities, behavioural disturbances, learning disabilities, and societal impact.
Prerequisites: SSC193 Principles of Psychology and SSC293 Developmental Psychology