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Course Description
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Course Name
Children''s Wellbeing: Theory, Policy, and Practice
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Political Science, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
There is a separate registration process to register for this seminar.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The concept of children's well-being has become central to academic and policy debate regarding children over the past decade. This module explores the theoretical basis of the concept and introduces the ways in which children's well-being can be defined and measured. Indicators and trends across the various domains of well-being including physical and mental health, education and environment are discussed in detail. The course critically examines how the concept of children's well-being has been used in policy and practice in Ireland and internationally to guide strategies toimprove childrens lives.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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