Children, Family, and Public Policy Faculty Roberta Goldberg, Associate Professor of Sociology (Program Chair) Kathleen McGinnis, Professor of Political Science Deborah Harris O'Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology Description Trinity College offers an interdisciplinary minor in children, family, and public policy in the undergraduate Weekday and Weekend College Programs. This course of study offers students an opportunity to develop a specialization of scholarly and professional value by focusing on such areas as the social and psychological lives of children, work and family issues, and the interaction between politics and family dynamics. Students who develop a sophisticated understanding of the role of public policy in family life will be well-situated to develop related professional careers. Minor Requirements Required Courses (6 credits) ONE course in the family and society: SOC 261 Family and Society ONE course chosen from between: PSC 123 American Political Process PSC 352 Public Policy Elective Courses (12 credits) FOUR courses from those listed below; electives must be selected from at least two disciplines. ECO 375 Women in the Economy EDU 255A Human Growth and Development: Early Childhood and Elementary Education EDU 255B Human Growth and Development: Secondary and Special Education EDU 376 Education of Exceptional Children and Youth INT 342 Women and Work: An Economic and Theological Perspective PSC 452 Seminar in Public Policy: Children PSY 250 Child Psychology PSY 261 Psychology of Adolescence PSY 358 Behavior Disorders in Children PSY 387 Experimental Developmental Psychology SOC 302 The Black Family SOC 461 Advanced Seminar on the Family If students wish to have a course not listed above considered for the minor, they should present their request in writing to the Program Chair. Program Policies Advanced Placement and CLEP policy: As an interdisciplinary program, the Children, Family, and Public Policy program follows the policies of its disciplinary components on issues applicable to this minor. Grades in Minor Courses: Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements of the minor. Pass/No Pass: Courses fulfilling minor requirements may not be taken pass/no pass. Senior Assessment: There is no formal senior assessment for the minor, though students are encouraged to take at least one of the 400 level courses listed above. Study Abroad: Students may satisfy minor requirements with courses taken during study abroad with approval of program chair. TELL Policy: No more than 3 credits may be earned for the minor through the TELL program. Students must obtain prior program approval if they wish to earn TELL credits toward the minor. Transfer Credits: Transfer credit from accredited institutions may be counted toward the minor with program review and approval. No more than nine transfer credits may be counted toward the minor. Course Descriptions Course descriptions appear under the listings of their respective disciplines.