PSYC 366 - Developmental Psychopathology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An advanced course that provides an overview and critical analysis of the theories and research contributing to a developmental perspective on behavioral, psychological and emotional disorders in childhood and adolescence. Course content charts the origins, developmental pathways and symptom expression of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence with special attention to the person- and environmentally-based factors that increase or buffer the risk for psychopathology. Implications of a developmental model for prevention, assessment and treatment of disorder are considered. Offered every year.

Prerequisite(s): Any two courses from among PSYC 215, PSYC 216, or PSYC 260 or permission of the instructor.