22 courses with the subject CHST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHST 2100Intro to Child and Youth Studies
adult literature, poetry and songs, the history of children's 3 hours; 3 credits books, picture books and their illustrators, and traditional This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the key storytelling (fables, fairy tales, folktales, myths, and parables); concepts, theories, and methods in the study of children and bilingualism in literature, reading culturally relevant texts, youth. Emphasizing the importance of young people’s agency culturally sustaining pedagogy, translanguaging in literature. and diverse lived experiences, students will explore how Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is the same as childhood and youth are shaped by social, cultural, political, and SPAN 2950: Children's and Young Adult Literature. Qualifies as economic forces and by the social sciences. Through a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways participatory discussions, projects, and reflections, students will College Option purposes. connect course material to their own expertise and experiences, developing perspectives on the roles of children and youth in Prerequisite or Corequisite: Spanish 1030 or a level 5 on the society. Brooklyn College online language placement test or permission of the chairperson. director. CHST 3110 The Human Rights of Children: A
CHST 2200Special Topics: Issues in Children's Studies3
3 hours; 3 credits Development of the human rights of children movement Emerging issues, policies, and research in rapidly developing nationally and internationally. Central documents, data bases, areas relating to children and youth. Topics vary from term to national and international legislation in the area of children and term. (Not open to students who have completed Children's youth rights, the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child of Studies [5].) 1989, and its implementation, Children Ombudsmen in other countries, UNICEF activities, and more. Rights of children to full topics as street children, child abuse, child prostitution,
CHST 3120History of Children, Public Policy, and the
Law in the United States 3 hours lecture; 3 credits Political and legal history of children's issues in the United States, focused on the attitudes and actions of figures in power. Origins of public education and welfare; debate over child labor. Brown v. Board of Education, In re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines. Abortion, busing, welfare reform, and children's rights in the legal and political arenas. (This course is the same as History 3457.)
Culture in Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 hours; 3 credits Critical overview of youth-in-context - how youth actively engage with the world around them, how youth are talked about, how they talk about themselves. Analysis of who youth are from an interdisciplinary, theoretical approach including cultural anthropology, sociology, psychology, psychological anthropology, feminism, gender theory, postcolonial theory, political economy, and critical race theory. Readings include African literature, memoirs, international labor policy research, urban ethnography, theory texts, and journal articles. This course is the same as Anthropology 3126. director.
3 hours; 3 credits Examination of children's lives in New York and the institutions that affect them. Exploration of children's living conditions and lifestyles. Relevant demographic variables including: age, gender, ethnicity, race, geography, and socioeconomic status. Conditions and dynamics of housing, education, religion, family structure, and public health. Children's social organization in such activities as play, sports, music, video gaming, internet use, illegal music downloading, television, dance clubs, etc. Examination of demographic trends with focus on child welfare; including analysis of legal and social policies affecting children. (Not open to students who have taken Children's Studies 2200 [25], Special Topics during the spring 2005 or fall 2005 semesters.) director.
3 hours; 3 credits An introduction to the role law plays in the many aspects of the lives of children, age birth to legal majority, ranging from education to child welfare to juvenile justice. director.
Legislation in New York State 3 hours; 3 credits In-depth analyses of reports of conditions of children and young people in different institutional contexts from education, health and mental health, to child welfare (from foster care to adoption and termination of parental rights) to children in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Emphasis on corresponding legislation and its implementation by public as well as by not-for-profit and private agencies in New York State and City. Focus on system integrative policies in existing fragmented sectors. Regular presentations, including reports from heads of state or city agencies. (This course is not open to students who took Children’s Study 2200 Special Topics: Children, Government and Public Policy in New York State, during fall 2009 or fall 2010.)
and Nation-State -- A Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 hours; 3 credits Exploration of gender, family, and households, and their connection with nation and state formation; social construction of gender, different forms of families and households, class- caste-racial hierarchies, the life-course, sexualities, gender, labor, and family inequalities across time in various geopolitical contexts, socio-cultural and political-economic processes. This course is the same as History 3336 and Women and Gender Studies 3338.
3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the role that media plays in the lives of children and youth. History of children's media and children's current use of media and communicative technology. Effects of media on developing cognitive and social function. Role of media in education. Risks and vulnerabilities of communicative al technology. Commercialism and advertising in children's media. Examination of federal and local communicative regulations, and how advocacy shapes media policy. (This course is not open to students who completed this topic in Children's Studies 2200 [25].) director.
3 hours; 3 credits This course critically examines how social institutions shape and are shaped by childhood experiences. Students will explore the interconnected roles of family, education, healthcare, government, and media in constructing childhood across diverse cultural, political, and economic contexts. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how institutions reflect and reinforce societal values, inequalities, and power dynamics, as well as the ways children and youth actively engage with and resist these structures. The course integrates global and local perspectives, encouraging students to analyze how historical and contemporary issues affect children’s agency, well-being, and opportunities. Students will challenge dominant narratives about childhood while imagining equitable and inclusive futures for children and families. This course is ideal for those interested in education, social work, policy, or youth advocacy. director.
CHST 3620Intro to Social Work with Children & Youth
3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the philosophy, history, ethics, structure and challenges of social work with children and youth. Drawing from a Childhood and Youth Studies framework, this course explores how structural inequities shape the lives of young people and the range of practice methods, approaches, and interventions used in response. director.
CHST 3630Child Well-Being in a Global World: Focus
on the United States 3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the concept and study of children's well-being. The evolving jurisprudence of children's rights and child well- being. Effects of poverty, deprivation, exclusion, and vulnerability on children and youth. Child well-being from an international perspective with detailed focus on children's well- being in the U.S. Methodologies for measuring child well-being. Public policy and the role of the state in ensuring children's welfare. (This course is not open to students who took Children’ s Studies 2200: Special Topics: Child Well-Being in a Global World: Focus on the United States, during fall 2010 or spring 2011.) director.
People: Professional Orientation and Exploration Children and Youth Studies 167 l 3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to career possibilities relating to major topic areas in children’s studies. Exploration of current professional markets, including their historic and future developments. Emphasis on increasing student interest in diverse fields and preparing personal plans of study, tailored to individual career interests. This course is the same as SPCL 3700. the program director.
7 hours fieldwork, 1 hour conference; 3 credits Off-campus internships to explore careers in professional settings that focus on children, youth, and families. Placements include such institutional areas as the media, advertising, governmental and non-governmental organizations, medicine, law, and corporations whose activities have a bearing on the lives of children and youth. Final report required. with a grade of C or better or permission of the program director.
3 hours; 3 credits Study of applied research with children in social science settings. Discussion of ethical issues that arise when conducting research with children. Students will develop their own research questions and explore appropriate methodologies for examining them. Different approaches to research, both qualitative and quantitative/experimental will be discussed. Students will gain hands-on experience with one or more research methods inside and/or outside of the class. The course emphasizes critical reading and understanding of the research literature and the presentation of research findings. (This course is not open to students who completed this topic in Children's Studies 25 in the spring or fall 2006) the program director.
3 Hours; 3 Credits In-depth examination of careers in child-related professions and occupations by sectors, institutions, and public and private agencies. Theoretical and research-based issues relating to professional practice, policy, and advocacy. Academic requirements, training, and career opportunities relating to different professions focusing on and working with children. Writing intensive course. Youth Studies 4200, and permission of the program director.
Minimum of 9 hours conference and independent work; 3 credits Independent research supervised by a Children and Youth Studies faculty member on an approved topic and with approved readings that culminates in a research paper. Periodic conferences. May be taken only once for credit. Children and Youth Studies 3110, or 3610 with a grade of C or higher; and completion of an approved program of advanced Children and Youth Studies courses; and permission of the
Methods in Children's Studies 3 hours; 3 credits Advanced quantitative and qualitative methods for analysis in children's studies, including GIS spatial analysis, basic statistical operations, methods of interpreting, coding, and analyzing qualitative data, and using popular software packages including R, SPSS and Nvivo. Specific topic areas include spatial analysis, longitudinal research, child policy research, ethnography, and participatory methods. Students develop skills in method design and analysis through an advanced applied research project. the program director. The following inactive course(s) will only be offered if there is sufficient demand:
