Developmental Psychopathology

2 credits · Graduate

Developmental Psychopathology, which is the study of psychological problems in the context of human development. Students will examine theories and research that seek to explain the developmental origins and pathways by which psychopathology develops during childhood and adolescence. A wide range of influences relevant to the etiology and presentation of psychological and behavioral disorders-biological, cognitive, social, and environmental/societal-will be explored. In addition to childhood precursors of mental health disorders, students will also learn about the developmental consequences of such conditions. Students will also become familiar with the diagnostic criterion for the most common disorder in childhood and adolescence.