Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Handbook 
    
2018-2019 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY 675 - Atypical Development (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): 9 credits of core courses
This course will introduce the study of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. There will be a brief historical review of society’s progress in the understanding and treatment of children with atypical behavior. We will explore the interaction of emotional, cognitive, biological, behavioral, and environmental components that factor into the development of chronic dysfunctional behavior and mental illness in children and adolescents. We will also examine the various theories of the development of childhood and adolescent disorders, as well as the efficacy of the many current treatment interventions. We will maintain a developmental focus and continue to refer back to typical developmental processes throughout the course.