Child Psychopathology (367-0-25)

Instructors

Benjamin J Gorvine
847/467-1839
Swift 306

Meeting Info

University Hall 102: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Overview of class

This course examines the major psychopathologies of childhood and adolescence. Various theories for the etiologies of child and adolescent psychopathology are considered, and the implications for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment are also addressed. Since this is an upper-level research course, students will develop research skills by exploring the empirical research in the field. Each student will also develop an independent research proposal as a final project for the class. Course assessments include two short case papers, co-facilitating class discussion, and the final research proposal.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: PSYCH 205-Research Methods. PSYCH 244-Developmental Psychology and/or PSYCH 303-Psychopathology are highly recommended.

Class Materials (Required)

Beauchaine, T.P. & Hinshaw, S.P. (Eds). (2017). Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-119-16995-6.
Wilmshurst, L. (2021). Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: A Casebook (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-1071822814. (Note that using the 4th edition is fine as well, though the numbering of cases differs slightly across editions).
Other readings to be distributed via Canvas.

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 205-0 before taking this course.