PSY 3740 - Disorders of Childhood

Goals: To introduce students to current understandings of psychological disorders of childhood, problems in child assessment and classification, characteristics and etiology of disorders of childhood, and treatment options.

Content: Descriptions of psychological disorders from infancy through adolescence; context of normal development; neurobiological, genetic, psychological, family, peer and cultural influences on disorders of childhood; ethical issues in assessment and treatment.

Prerequisites: PSY 1330 or equivalent, and PSY 3440.

Credits: 4 credits