Atyp Behavior Chld:Assess Intv

Catalog description

This course will examine the etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and treatment of child and adolescent psychopathology. The matrix of factors (i.e., constitutional, environmental, cultural) that may lead to the derailment of the child's/adolescent's progressive maturational trajectory will be explored. Preventative and therapeutic approaches that provide an overall environmental response to the maturational needs of children/adolescents with varying clinical disorders will be discussed using case studies. A thorough understanding of the DSM is required for this course. Prerequisite: CPSY 6102 , 6103 and/or Permission of instructor.