Course Description
Mental disorders of childhood.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Psych 343 can substitute for Psych 342.
Title
Analyzing Childhood and Adolescent Psychological Disorders
Learning Outcome
Identify, describe, and compare psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence using current diagnostic frameworks with attention to prevalence, symptom presentation, and cultural context.
Title
Conceptualizing Developmental Systems in Psychopathology
Learning Outcome
Conceptualize childhood and adolescent psychological disorders from the perspective of interacting systems including genetics, family context, peer influence, societal factors, and public policy.
Title
Applying Prevention and Treatment in Child Mental Health
Learning Outcome
Describe evidence-based prevention and treatment approaches for childhood psychological disorders and prepare to serve throughout your life by connecting others to interventions to support child mental health.
Title
Demonstrating Ethical and Compassionate Clinical Engagement
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate Christlike charachter attributes, ethical commitments, and spiritual sensitivity to enable compassionate, responsible engagement with individuals with psychological challenges.
