Developmental Psychopathology

Catalog description

Section information text: This course is designed to give you a general understanding of how a developmental approach can add to your knowledge of psychopathology that can occur in children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Specific diagnostic categories, assessment tools, and treatment approaches will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the etiology and treatment of atypical development through research and theory. Case studies will also be used to better understand specific forms of psychopathology. This course will help to increase your understanding of how societal factors influence developmental disorders, and how you can advocate for youth with atypical development.