An interdisciplinary approach to issues in the area of Child Studies focusing on issues associated with children and childhood. Topics may include theoretical approaches to childhood, children’s rights, and the impact of gender on childhood, non-traditional families and childhood sexuality. Research ethics are introduced. Precludes additional credit for CHST 2501 or CHST 2502 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): restricted to students in the Child Studies program.Seminar three hours a week.