The Childhood Psychopathology course explores the nature of childhood disorders and diagnoses, the relationship of psychopathology and developmental reorganizations, neurophysiological issues in the presentation and course of childhood disorders, and the application and efficacy of psychoanalytic or psychoanalytically informed treatment to the range of psychological disturbances that present in childhood and adolescence. A candidate at the Center may apply during the first year of the general adult program and, after approval by the Executive Committee of the Center, may begin classes in child analysis at the end of the third year of adult training. Child cases can be begun at any time during adult training. Although residency training in child psychiatry or a child psychology internship is not a prerequisite for candidates to enroll in the program, interested candidates or analysts must demonstrate evidence of considerable familiarity with normal and pathological development in children. Tuition for matriculated candidates is fully covered by their tuition payments to Columbia University.
Supervisory fees are determined according to the number of cases in supervision.
For graduate analysts in the program the fees are privately arranged with their supervisor.