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PSYC 310 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

3 Credit(s)

This course provides an examination of the classification, scientific theories, and research regarding abnormal behavior of children and adolescents. Distinctions between adult and childhood disorders will be explored from a developmental perspective. The study of abnormal behavior of children and adolescence (or developmental psychopathology) focuses on nature and development of mental disorders, such as depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, separation anxiety disorder, the autistic spectrum of disorders, to name just a few. Information regarding the etiology (causes) adult and childhood disorders will be explored.

Prerequisite(s):
PSYC 101  Minimum Grade: C- OR T

AND

PSYC 204  Minimum Grade: C- OR T