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PSYCH 343

Child Psychopathology

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Mental disorders of childhood.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

Psych 343 can substitute for Psych 342.

Title

1. Etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and describe the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common psychological and developmental disorders in children and adolescents. Measurement: Multiple choice exams, quizzes.

Title

2. Current issues in child psychopathology

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate familiarity with current issues in child psychopathology. Measurement: Presentations, short writing assignments.

Title

3. Use current literature to critique a topic

Learning Outcome

Students will examine and critique a topic using the current research literature. Measurement: APA style paper.