CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

EDPSYCH 844

Reviews major psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence as relevant to schools; examines etiology and developmental course, documenting major characteristics and behavior correlates of disorders; provides a comparison of major diagnostic and classification systems for childhood psychopathology.

EDPSYCH 845

Provides an overview of psychopharmacological treatments of childhood and adolescent disorders in educational settings. Topics covered include basic biological principles of drugs and drug treatment, specific drug classifications and their biological actions, drug treatments for childhood disorders, and professional issues.

PSYCH 405

Introduces diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. Considers current thinking regarding the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that play contributing roles in the etiology and maintenance of these disorders. Historical trends as well as advances in neuroscience will be considered in terms of how they have affected our understanding of psychopathology.

PSYCHIAT 946

Introduction to core knowledge and skills in child and adolescent psychiatry including assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of children and adolescents through exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and consultation/liaison settings. Exposure to the intricacies of working with families and systems providing care to child and adolescent patients. Designed for students considering careers in psychiatry, pediatrics, and family practice.

COUNPSY 740

Covers the research and theory of abnormal psychology, including etiology, manifestation, and diagnosis of mental health disorders. Emphasizes research on developmental psychopathology and cultural issues in assessment and diagnosis.