PSYC 365 - Children's Mental Health

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

This course will introduce students to a variety of models of children's mental health and illness including societal, medical, psychoanalytic and humanistic models. We will explore diagnoses that are common in childhood and adolescence such as attentional and learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Course Objectives (1) Identify and describe major theories of child and family therapy (2) Discuss and evaluate research of child and family therapy (3) Discuss ethical issues regarding clinical work with children and families (4) Investigate issues pertaining to diversity in child and family therapy

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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