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COURSES

Education and Human Development (EHD)

101. Peace Education (1-3)
An introduction to peaceful conflict resolution strategies for use in the home, school, community and international relations including educational models and programs for the prevention of nuclear war. A multidisciplinary approach with invited speakers and audiovisual presentations.

107. Children as Victims (3)
Perspectives on child victimization will be developed through examination of several social phenomena: child abuse/neglect, divorce, media exploitation, war, and other catastrophes. Understanding the complexity o1 these problems will be gained by considering their psychological, familial, social, legal and cultural context of victimization. (Former Educ 180T section)

108. Victim Intervention and Counseling (3)
Focuses on the coping process and on both the immediate and residual effects of victimization. It also looks at ways of counseling direct and indirect victims (families and friends of victims): hot lines, warm lines, stress reduction, support groups, short and longterm counseling.

109. Education for Community Change (3)
The capacity of a society to ensure individuals a sate environment and a high quality of life is dependent on its ability to respond to needs and make appropriate changes. Examples of specific mechanisms for effecting public policy is explored. The course includes such activities as advocacy, planning strategies, legislative proposals, grant writing, grass roots organizing and public education efforts at the city, county and state levels.

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