PSY 467 - Child Psychopathology

Description:
Identification and treatment of the child with psychological disturbances; the home, school, community, and cultural context in relation to the child’s mental health; relevant resources and research. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: PSY 313 or PSY 314.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use terminology, concepts, models, and theories to explain behavior and mental processes in children and adolescents
Identify major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in child and adolescent psychology
Identify and describe biological, familial, social, and cultural factors related to the development, diagnosis, outcome and treatment of relevant conditions
Examine classification and assessment techniques used in child and adolescent psychopathology
Evaluate empirical literature regarding taxonomy, etiology and effective treatments for childhood disorders
Use the DSM-V to compare and contrast specific disorders found in children and adolescents
Explain how individual and sociocultural differences may influence the diagnostic process and the applicability/generalizability of research findings
Discuss relevant ethical issues in the treatment and study of child and adolescent psychopathology
Describe how issues of global concern (e.g., poverty, physical health, migration, rights of children, conflict and violence) impact child and adolescent psychopathology

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