The interdisciplinary minor is designed for students who have a child-related focus in their major and for those who want to explore the topic of childhood. This minor focuses on the study of issues concerning children and their representations, including their experiences in society within historical and contemporary cultures and global contexts. The curriculum fosters thinking about childhood theory, research, policy and the practical applications of this knowledge to decisions regarding children and youth. The minor provides enough flexibility for students to choose relevant courses in keeping with their primary interests.
Faculty
Dunne, Garcia-Gomez, Garner (director), Shadur
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 16-17
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Three to four credits of | 3-4 | |
| Images and Experiences of Childhood: Social Construct, Literature, and Film 1 | ||
| INTS 316 | Introduction to Childhood Studies (Mason Core) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 7-8 | |
- 1
A maximum of 4 credits may be applied to the minor.
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Children and Media | ||
| Youth and Conflict | ||
| Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System | ||
| Family Law and the Justice System | ||
| Introduction to Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners | ||
| Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | ||
| Individualized Supports and Specialized Care of Students with Severe Disabilities | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Human Development, Learning, and Teaching | ||
| Children's Literature: Exploring Stories, Art, and Power of Picturebooks (Mason Core) | ||
| Children, Family, Culture, and Schools, Ages 4-12 | ||
| Individual and Family Development (Mason Core) | ||
| Individual and Family Services Delivery | ||
| Therapeutic Benefits of Play | ||
or INTS 313 | Therapeutic Benefits of Play | |
| Advanced Family Processes (Mason Core) | ||
| Family Law and Public Policy | ||
| Issues in Family Relationships (Mason Core) | ||
| Contemporary Youth Studies (Mason Core) | ||
| Parent-Child Relations (Mason Core) | ||
| The Hospitalized Child and Family | ||
or HDFS 301 | The Hospitalized Child and Family | |
| Youth, Music, Social Change | ||
| Youth Resistance and Advocacy | ||
| Sport Based Youth Development | ||
| Lifespan Development (Mason Core) | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Behavior Disorders of Childhood | ||
| Sociology of Delinquency | ||
| Contemporary Families and Intimate Relationships | ||
| Youth Culture and Society (Mason Core) | ||
| Child and Family Welfare | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |