Dates & Times:
Friday, June 1, 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, June 8, 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, June 15, 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Overview:
This course will explore the role of humor in children's development. The structure of humor, as well as its social, emotional, cognitive and cultural dimensions, will be examined. Child development theories and research in the field of humor will be reviewed. Students will investigate (1) developmental differences in children's creation, comprehension and appreciation of humor and (2) the practical applications of humor to promote learning and foster a sense of well being in children in a variety of settings and situations (e.g. home, classroom, hospitals, playground, center-based, etc.).

Faculty:
Claire M. White, M.S.
Coordinator of the Undergraduate Child Life Program
Assistant Professor, Child Life and Family Studies

Course Credit and Tuition: $2,265 to take the course for three (3) graduate credits or $605 to take the course for non-credit/professional development points (PDPs)