Developmental Child Psychopathology

4.0 credits

This course examines how biological, psychological, familial, and sociocultural factors interact to shape a child's path toward psychopathology or resilience. We will study the major disorders emerging in childhood and adolescence, such as autism, intellectual disability, learning disorders, ADHD, conduct problems, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Students will learn about clinical characteristics, developmental trajectories, and underlying causes, as well as evidence-based approaches to assessment, prevention, and treatment.