PSYC 245 - Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

3 credits (3 lecture)
Using a developmental psychopathology framework, this course examines the symptoms, causes, and treatments of disorders of children and adolescents and their occurrence along multiple domains. A broad overview of the field of developmental psychology is presented followed by an examination of the major disorders of childhood and adolescence. The biopsychosocial context of youth development are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201.