Examines the traditional medical-model view of psychopathology in children and youth, presents alternative ways of looking at this behavior, and gives an introduction to the interpersonal skills needed for therapeutic intervention. Family intervention skills are stressed in relation to dysfunctional families. Senior standing in Child Development and Child Care or permission of instructor. An introduction to the scope, organization, and current issues in the child development and child care field as related to both normal and special-needs populations. Field experiences include site visits to agencies for both normal and special-needs populations.
Course focuses on theories of child and youth development as they are applied in practice.
Students learn the fundamental tenets of the theories as well as new directions of theory and practice. They are required to synthesize the different theoretical perspectives into coherent, well-informed perspectives guiding their practice. A seminar for the integration of theory, research, practice skills, and experience related to developmentally focused child and youth care practice. The seminar is particularly focused on the internship experience and the related knowledge base. A continuation of Developmental Practice Seminar 1 for the integration of theory, research, practice skills, and experience related to developmentally focused child and youth care practice.