PSYC 150 PZ -Child Psychopathology

Institution: Pitzer

Description: An introduction to the major issues in atypical child development (e.g., child psychopathology) the course uses theoretical models from typical child development and explores developmental disorders and other conditions that occur in childhood and adolescence that result in alternative developmental pathways. Conditions to be covered include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, behavior disorders, and other physical and intellectual disabilities. Implications for treatments to improve quality of life for both the individual child and the family system will be discussed. The course emphasizes an exploratory and comparative approach.

Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal .