PSY 219 - Child Abnormal Psychology

This course will introduce the student to maladaptive behavior in children and adolescents. Areas of discussion include mental retardation, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorders, mood disorders, learning disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders. Students will learn theoretical explanations for the development of the disorders and learn about diagnostic classification.
Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 205, or permission of Division Dean’s office.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours