PSYC 190Science of Parenting
This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of theories and scientific research on parenting. Topics may include family structure, parenting styles, attachment, discipline strategies, culture, and media. This course also takes a critical approach to the scientific evidence regarding the role of parents in child development. Topics may include behavior genetics, discipline, diet, sleep, the nature of learning, screen time, impulse control, and vaccination.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (2)
- Clinical Psychology (B.A.)
- Clinical Psychology (B.S.)