Devlpmntl Psychopathology

Catalog description

Students will understand the major diagnostic categories of psychopathology in children and adolescents. Case studies will be used to illustrate disorders such a pervasive development disorders, depression, anxiety attention deficit and hyperactivity and conduct disorders. Consideration will be given to cultural and social factors in the areas of diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. Psychopharmacology and the use of the DSM V will be discussed.