The Child, Family, and Social Policy
Developmental Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered fall term only, so a clash costs a full year.
DEV-3100 prerequisites
2 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. Every route through it involves a choice, so nothing is forced. Unless you get permission, 2 more are needed: PSYC-1000 → PSYC-2200.
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Where DEV-3100 counts
Required by 1 program:
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM C: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD CARE)
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM A: INDIVIDUAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course is designed to sensitize students to the social policy and legal dimensions of child development. It addresses the current political climate surrounding the adequacy of child care, as well as selected issues concerning the law and the rights of children. Possible topics include current social policy and provision of child-care services; law, divorce, and the rights of children with diverse needs; and issues related to adoption and foster parenting. Knowledge of effective advocacy and children's rights enables students to participate in the policy process and explore issues in the current child-care policy agenda.
Requisite courses
PSYC-2200 or permission of the Director of Developmental Studies [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.