PSYC 1203 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health

Institution:

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course will provide students with an introduction to the etiology, assessment and treatment of common behavioral and emotional health disorders in children and adolescents. The framework of developmental psychopathology will be used to examine how childhood psychopathology arises in different contexts and developmental transitions within the self, family, school, community and culture. Students will achieve entry-level competencies in providing therapeutic and rehabilitative care for children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional disturbances. In addition, this course will provide students with the knowledge and resources to enter practice as a mental health worker (e.g., mental health behavioral aide).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minnesota.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 736-1500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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