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380.625.01
Evidence and Opportunities to Mitigate Childhood Adversity and Promote Well-Being

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Monday, 9:00 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Science shows both adverse and positive childhood experiences strongly influence healthy development and adult health. Over one-third of children in the United States face adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and breakthrough neurobiological sciences explain mechanisms linking ACEs to markedly higher rates of physical, mental, emotional and behavioral health problems, such as those are experienced by the 1 in 5 US children with special health care needs (CSHCN). Understanding the science, epidemiology, programs and policies relevant to childhood adversity and approaches to promote well-being amid adversity for all children and CSHCN is critical to the health of the public.
Introduces students to a range of scientific, programmatic and policy evidence related to childhood adversity and well-being. Examines evidence-based interventions and common elements of approaches to both prevent and mitigate the impact of adversity and promote resilience and well-being among children. Interventions and programs will focus on communities, public health and health care settings, with a special focus on young children and children with special health care needs. Students evaluate a specific policy, intervention or study to promote child well-being amid adversity drawing on conceptual models for the successful implementation and scaling of public health and services programs.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss frameworks, measurement and epidemiological issues related to assessing and addressing childhood adversity and trauma and promoting healing and resilience
  2. Understand common elements of evidence-based approaches to prevent and mitigate the consequences of childhood adversity and promote well-being among children
  3. Evaluate existing and emerging policies and programs intending to reduce adversity and promote child resilience and well-being in communities, health care and other settings
  4. Incorporate community and family perspectives in considering strategies to address childhood adversity and promote child well-being
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 40% Student evaluation based on active class participation in seminar format through two written assignments
  • 10% Reflection
  • 25% Participation
  • 25% Three, 1-2 page write-ups