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Children's Studies Summer Courses

Children’s Studies Offers Some of Their Most Popular Courses in Summer 2009!

Summer Session I:

CHDST 21: Applied Research in Children’s Studies

• WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF GROWING UP IN POVERTY?
• WHAT EFFECT DOES THE INCARCERATION OF A PARENT HAVE ON A YOUNG CHILD?
• WHAT MAKES A NEIGHBORHOOD CHILD-FRIENDLY?
• WHAT DOES THE CHILD’S WORLD LOOK LIKE FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE?

In Children’s Studies 21 we will explore a variety of approaches to research that are used to answer these kinds of real-world questions, focusing on children. We will conduct a research project so that you become familiar with the research process "from the inside."

In this 3-credit course you will discover that research is interesting and relevant to every day life!

CHDST 31: Children in Crisis

• HOW DO CHILDREN IN CRISIS COPE?
• WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP THEM?
• WHAT KIND OF CRISES AFFECT CHILDREN?
• WHAT RESOURCES DO CHILDREN NEED IN ORDER TO BE RESILIENT?

In Children’s Studies 31 we will cover a range of issues that place children in difficult circumstances, such as child abuse, the juvenile justice system and child labor. We will also explore what effects these issues have on children and how they cope.

This 3-credit course will benefit students by providing a better understanding of the conditions and dynamics of various crises, what to watch for, and how to respond.

Summer Session II:

CHDST 40: Children of New York

• DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 IN 3 CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE?
• HOW DO THE INSTITUTIONS SERVING NEW YORK CITY’S CHILDREN EFFECT THEIR WELL-BEING?

In Children’s Studies 40 we will examine children’s lives in New York and the institutions that effect them. We will explore the living conditions and lifestyles of children and the relevant demographic variable including: age, gender, ethnicity, race, geography, and socioeconomic status.

This 3-credit course3 will help you to explore conditions an dynamics of housing, education, religion, family structure and public health with a focus on child welfare, and to analyze legal and social policies effecting children.

ALL CHILDREN’S STUDIES COURSES COUNT TOWARD THE CONCENTRATION (Early Childhood Education Teacher and Childhood Education Teacher majors) AND THE MINOR (all other majors) AND CAN ALSO BE TAKEN AS ELECTIVES.
Children’s Studies is located in room 3602 James Hall. You can stop by the office or contact us by calling 718-951-3192 or emailing us at eliseg@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Please visit our website for more information about the Children’s Studies Program and Center.