PSYD 710 - Adv Psychopath I: Child/Adoles

Unit(s): 3

In this first course in a two-semester sequence focusing on psychopathology across the lifespan, students will survey the epidemiology, etiology and diagnostic criteria for child and adolescent psychological disorders. Students will examine biological, developmental, familial, and sociocultural factors involved in child and adolescent psychopathology. as they occur developmentally. Students will critically examine the DSM system of diagnosis and learn to apply it thoughtfully to clinical and empirical work.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Level Restricted to Doctoral
School of Nursing and Health Professions