Abnormal Child Psychology . The child and adolescent psychotherapy treatment p1anner . An intensive study of formal psychopathology classification systems of infants, children, and adolescents with emphasis on multivariate or empirical approaches, medical models, and an integration of both. The course is designed to familiarize students with evolving information such as criteria, co-morbidity rates, and differential issues accrued from the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, developmental psychopathology literature, and research related to public laws governing special education. Case studies will be used to illustrate diagnostic issues.
Graduates are capable of excellence in their professional practice.
Graduates think systematically about their practice, use research, and contribute to the knowledge base. All quizzes must be taken. Case studies will be used as homework assignments and class discussions. Each student will be required to produce two treatment plans using a predetermined format for children, adolescents and families portrayed. For each plan, the student will be required to present a 15-minute Power Point presentation of the case.