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  • WED HD 306: Introduction to Human Development
    Studies major developmental shifts from conception through the end of late adulthood across social, emotional, biological, and cognitive domains. Emphasis on competing theoretical perspectives, the role of socio-cultural contexts, and cultural diversity. Connections between theory, research, and practice. (Formerly CE306). Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Social Inquiry I
  • WED HD 316: Children's Political Lives
    Course will reconstruct the development of children's and adolescents' political understanding; explore how political attitudes are shaped by race, class, nationality, the political system and historical circumstance (e.g. war, immigration, climate change); develop strategies for youth's political education and empowerment.
  • WED HD 327: Asian American Psychology
    This course examines the psychological experiences of Asian Americans, including historical, sociopolitical, and cultural influences that shape lived experiences and mental health. Students will critically explore concepts such as culture, ethnicity, race, as they pertain to diverse Asian Americans. They will self-reflect and gain knowledge about cultural competence and advocacy in working with diverse Asian American individuals and communities. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Social Inquiry I.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Social Inquiry I
  • WED HD 330: Psychology of Race
    Interdisciplinary investigation of the historical, ideological, structural, and individual manifestations of race and racism in society. The course will also examine how the intersection of race with factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and identity shape the human experience. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Social Inquiry I.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Social Inquiry I
  • WED HD 331: African American School Achievement
    How do schools shape the lives of African Americans? Who are the teachers that best educate African American students? How do African American parents shape learning? What are the characteristics of a "good" school for African Americans? In this course, students will address these questions and more. Drawing from the disciplines of psychology and education, students will examine historical and contemporary factors that shape school achievement for African Americans. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Ethical Reasoning
    • The Individual in Community
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • WED HD 354: Challenging Educational Inequity
    Explores roles that institutional racism, school funding, and socioeconomic factors play in contributing to inequality of educational opportunity. Interrogates the influence of cultural beliefs and educational socialization practices mitigating the negative impact of inequality. Examines cutting-edge solutions to equalize opportunities for all students. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Social Inquiry I
  • WED HD 384: Restorative Justice in Youth-Serving Settings
    Explores ethics, principles and practices of restorative and healing justice by drawing from various current and historical cultural understandings of justice practices across the globe, including First Nations and US criminal justice system. Special focus on applications in youth-serving settings. Effective Spring 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • WED HD 385: Psychological Trauma
    Introduces students to the concept of trauma and psychological consequences associated with exposure to potentially traumatizing events; explores risk and protective factors, inter-generational transmission, treatment of trauma, and post-traumatic growth. Special attention paid to sociological factors associated with post-traumatic adjustment and resilience. 4 cr. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Social Inquiry I
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • WED HD 400: Internship in Applied Human Development
    Opportunity to complete a semester-long, 75-hour internship at a non-profit organization in the Greater Boston community. Bi-weekly seminars to process the experience with peers and to explore career choices with mentors.
  • WED HD 410: 200-Hour Practicum
    This course offers 200 hours of professional experience in child and adolescent mental health, opportunities to apply theory and research in human development and clinical psychology in community settings, and to acquire skills relevant for social service careers.
  • WED HD 415: Practicum/Capstone Seminar
    This course provides opportunities for reflection, self-assessment and program evaluation. Students will produce an e-portfolio documenting the knowledge and practical skills they have gained in the course of completing the specialization in child and adolescent mental health.
  • WED HD 500: Directed Study
    By arrangement; no description.
  • WED HD 510: Positive Youth Development
    This course will introduce students to the historical and contemporary understandings of Positive Youth Development. Students will explore adolescent development and identify developmental milestones, local context, and potential exposure to adversity that may be present during the period of adolescence, as well as the way(s) Positive Youth Development can help foster healthy adolescent development. Various models of Positive Youth Development will be examined in the context of various youth-serving settings, including schools, sports, communities, and after-school programs.
  • WED HD 511: Social and Policy Perspective in Positive Youth Development
    This course explores the broader systemic and policy issues of positive youth development. Understanding of development within diverse cultural contexts and the integration of this knowledge by youth serving systems are critical perspectives in this course.
  • WED HD 512: Transformational Leadership in Positive Youth Development
    Transformational leadership is a model of leadership that emphasizes change, growth, and teamwork. In the often underfunded and overworked fields of Positive Youth Development, transformational leadership is a highly desirable trait in employees and managers. This course will explore the characteristics of transformational leadership and transformational leaders relative to Positive Youth Development settings through readings and case studies.
  • WED HD 513: Language Development and Culture in PYD
    Examines the relationships between language and social identities like culture, class, race, ethnicity, and gender. Explores implications for cross-cultural communication in diverse settings. Considers issues of linguistic diversity within their broad sociopolitical and philosophical contexts.
  • WED HD 526: Meaning & Development of Play
    Examines play from birth through adolescence, its role in social, emotional and cognitive development, its therapeutic and educational value, how the environment, including toys and media, shapes play, and how to promote quality play in diverse settings with diverse children. Graduate. 4 cr.
  • WED HD 530: Sport: Imperialism and Liberation
    Sport: Imperialist and Liberator explores sport's deep-seeded roots of systemic oppression and supremacy. An anti-oppression framework will scaffold examinations of racism, sexism, nationalism, violence, power, religion, and capitalism.
  • WED HD 600: AHD Practicum
    This seminar is designed to support the practicum experience of students in the semester in which they are completing a practicum working with students in a youth serving organization. The seminars include the presentation of content related to the practicum and discussions related to students' fieldwork placements.
  • WED HD 610: The Psychology of Oppression and Liberation
    Examines psychological effects of social oppression and liberation, and the psychological requirements that sustain these ideas. Explores dynamics of resistance, healing, and liberation. Interrogates systems of oppression regarding race, social class, gender, sexuality, and ability. Integrates intersectional and global perspectives.

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