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PSY 759

Probs & Interven Children

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Classification and etiology of symptoms, syndromes, and behavior problems in children. Theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge regarding their prevention and treatment.

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate competence regarding the relevance of lifespan developmental theory and research for understanding child and adolescent psychopathology and treatment.
  • demonstrate competence regarding evidence based treatments for child and adolescent problems.
  • demonstrate competence regarding the DSM classification systems of childhood disorders.
  • demonstrate competence regarding pediatric integrated care.
  • demonstrate competence about key research issues and methods in child therapy.