PSYC3730-A Childhood Disorders/Treatment (Fall 2024)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (08/26/2024 - 12/13/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: No Seats 3 Waiting
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the major diagnostic, etiologic, and treatment issues for a variety of categories of abnormal behavior and experience in children and adolescents. Areas to be covered include assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in children and adolescents within a family context, research related to the field, problems related to physical and mental health in children and adolescents, impacts of abuse on children and adolescents, and ethical guidelines when working with children.

Prerequisites: PSYC1010, 60 credits and PSYC3700 or PSYC3535 or PSYC3550 3 Credits

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Shanna E. Reese, Ph.D.
Part-Time Faculty
Psychology

reese@rmu.edu
Scaife Hall 009
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