48.337 Developmental Psychopathology
Description: Critically examines psychological theories and research on the etiology, epidemiology, developmental pathway, course, and consequences of psychological conditions and psychiatric disorders from infancy through middle childhood. (3 semester hours credit)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in 48.101 General Psychology; Minimum grade of C in 48.160 Basic Statistics, Minimum grade of C in 48.281 Experimental Psychology: Methodology, successful completion of 48.282 Experimental Psychology: Applications, successful completion of either 48.211 Child Psychology or 48.212 Adolescent Psychology, or consent of the instructor.
Usually taught by: Dr. Waibel-Duncan
Generally offered: Fall, Spring
Additional Information: This course encourages an appreciation of the broad range of variability in children's development, challenges students to discover what forces divert development from its otherwise healthy trajectory, and encourages students to explore factors that sustain the deviation or foster a return to normalcy. This course also emphasizes the prevention of psychological problems in children.
All psychology majors must take one of the following three courses: This course (Developmental Psychopathology), Abnormal Psychology (48.335), or Theories of Personality (48.436). This course can be used to meet the requirements for a Psychology Minor and can fill a General Education requirement.