PSY 255 Parenting:Psych Theory/Rsrch

This course provides a review of psychological findings and theories applicable to parenting. To address the question ?What is effective parenting?? A research-oriented approach will be emphased. Topics to be covered include basic prenatal and childcare issues, theoretical perspectives, research on attahcment and effective discipline strategies and techniques for building healthy parent-child and family relationships across lifespan. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 110 or PSY 111 with a C or better. Fall

Credits

3