PSYC 312 - Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the problem of childhood adversity. We will discuss how risk for childhood adversity develops and accumulates, how we can prevent childhood adversity, and how we can help those who have experienced childhood adversity. Throughout the course, we will examine different types of adversity separately (e.g., sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessing domestic violence). We will also examine the broader concept of childhood adversity and how it impacts health across the lifetime. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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