2009 Course Handbook
PSY314: Applied Child Psychology
This unit reviews the theories, empirical evidence, and policy issues related to children's social development. This includes a critical appraisal of contemporary research findings in the major areas of social development. In addition, the application of these findings to contemporary social and policy issues is highlighted (eg bullying, gender inequality, child witnesses, juvenile justice, child abuse etc). Assessment consists of an end-of-semester examination (multiple choice and short answers), an essay or policy report, and a tutorial presentation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Associate Professor Kay Bussey |
| Prerequisites: | PSY235(P) |
| Corequisites: | PSY222 or PSY248 |
| NCCWs: | |
| Unit Designations: |
Social Science
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Psychology |
Timetable Information
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