Child Psychopathology (367-0-1)

Instructors

Ben Gorvine
847/467-1839
Swift 306

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G30: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Major forms of psychopathology present during childhood, including disorders exclusive to childhood and those that may appear during any developmental period. Developmental models of the etiology and course of major psychopathologies.

Registration Requirements

Psychology 301: Research Methods is enforced, and Psychology 303: Psychopathology is recommended

Learning Objectives

The general purpose of this course is to facilitate an understanding of developmental psychopathology and related principles addressing the range of processes and underlying mechanisms that result in the emergence, escalation, and maintenance of psychopathological adaptation in children and adolescents.

Teaching Method

Lecture Seminar Readings Group work Class participation Research project Case studies Writing assignments Discussion

Evaluation Method

Paper, final Group project Attendance Case studies Class participation Readings Writing assignments

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: 978-107182281-4. (4th edition is fine as well).

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration -- Reserved for Psychology students. Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 301-0 before taking this course.