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MASS MEDIA AND YOUTH

COMARTS/HDFS/JOURN 616
Course Description

Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects.

Prerequisties

JOURN 202 , COMARTS 325 , HDFS 262 (or HDFS 362 prior to Fall 2023), EDPSYCH 320 , PSYCH 460 , LSC 251 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

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