CNGC 630 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Counseling - General: Other Approved Courses

Description:

This advanced level course for the professional counselor will examine the nature, etiology, consequences and prevention/treatment of the major emotional issues/disorders of children and adolescents. Childhood behavior will be considered from a developmental viewpoint for counselors in schools and the community and will include emotional problems of children as well as psychopathological disorders. Primary emphasis will be on understanding the psychological factors which constitute difficulties in children’s academic, social and personal development. This course will also provide an examination of the classification, diagnostic criteria, and differential diagnosis according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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