PSYC 346 - Connecting Developmental Science to Policy

This course explores the interconnections between developmental research and policy and practice related to children’s well being. Students will conduct literature searches on different components of a pre-determined child/youth issue (e.g., childhood obesity), critically analyze and review the empirical literature on the issue, and write-up and present the results of their literature reviews in class. During this process, students will work closely with elementary schools and local non-profit organizations serving children and families to collect data and evaluate children’s needs relevant to the issue. Finally, students will develop viable solutions to the issue based on their research and present a proposal to the non-profit organizations for a research-based community-level program incorporating their solutions. Service Learning Course.

Pre-req: PSYC 100
3 credits