NPSY
3220

Child&Adolescent Psychology

Schools of Public Engagement: BPATS

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Child and Adolescent Psych
Spring 2026
Taught By: Claire McGinley
Section: A

CRN: 16425

Credits: 3

This course will examine Child and Adolescent Psychology from various psychological perspectives to understand children and adolescents' growth, behavior, and mental health. Students will explore how the individual, social, and cultural intersect to shape the psychological experiences of children and adolescents across diverse contexts. By integrating an intersectional and transnational perspective, the course examines how global issues such as migration, inequality, and cultural exchange influence youth development in different parts of the world. With a critical lens, this course challenges traditional psychological theories and methods, encouraging students to consider how social structures, power dynamics, and historical legacies affect the well-being and development of young people. Through a combination of developmental theory, case studies, and real-world examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of child and adolescent psychology in a globalized, diverse, and ever-changing world.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: BPATS (BPAT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: Online - Synchronous

Max Enrollment: 21

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:02pm EDT 10/28/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 6:00pm - 7:50pm
Building: Online Course
Room: 999
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026