Child Psychopathology (367-CN-62)

Instructors

Ben Gorvine
847/467-1839
Swift 306

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Mon 6:15PM - 9:15PM

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. 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. Course requirements include a long literature review paper, several shorter case papers, and co-leading a class discussion with peers. Carries social sciences credit.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: PSYCH 205 and PSYCH 303, or equivalents, are helpful as background, but not required.

Class Materials (Required)

Confirm course texts and materials by contacting instructor or viewing course Canvas site or University bookstore website.

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. (2015). Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: A Casebook (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-1-452-24232-3. (No need to get the newer 4th edition - the 3rd edition is still updated for the current DSM.)

Class Attributes

Face to face: In person, in campus space