PSY 4300 - Abnormal Psychology: Children and Adolescents

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course will provide an overview of the field of clinical child psychology. This course will provide exposure to the history, theories, and potential causes of psychological disorders in childhood. The course will emphasize assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for a wide range of childhood disorders. While the field of psychology has various theoretical approaches, this course will take an evidence-based approach in examining disorders of childhood. Students who take this course will be able to a) identify the main theories of the etiology of childhood disorders, b) gain basic knowledge of diagnosis and prognosis of common childhood disorders, and c) identify evidence-based treatments for specific disorders. (Fall [As Needed], Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSY 1010

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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