SW 595 - Child & Adoles. Asses. & Diag.

Institution:

Simmons University

Subject:

Description:

The course will provide students with the skills and abilities to conduct clinical assessments with children and adolescents using a biopsychosocial developmental framework, specifically focusing on case formulation and diagnosis. The course will provide an overview of major diagnostic categories in child psychopathology. Attention will be given to the dynamics of development and culture, and to the interrelations among biological, psychological, and social/cultural systems. Teaching techniques include didactic resentations, case examples, videos, guest lectures, and class discussions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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