PSYC 434 - Child Clinical Psychology

Institution:

Pepperdine University

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Description:

Provides a framework for understanding deviant or maladaptive behavior in children, including historical considerations, current systems of assessment and classification, theories of etiology, descriptions of symptomatology, and current methods of prevention and treatment. Special emphasis on developmental considerations and on the research methods used to obtain knowledge about childhood behavior disorders. Students will also obtain practical experience working with children of different clinical populations by completing a service learning experience at a school or treatment facility in the community. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pepperdine.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 506-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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