PSYC 4760 - Child Maltreatment

Credits: 3
Max Credit 3

Lecture and seminar. Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications.

Prerequisite: C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4760.