SPYF 528 Child Psychopathology, Mental Health, and Eligibility

This course explores various forms of psychopathology that emerge during childhood and adolescence, emphasizing how these conditions affect cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning across school, family, and community environments via eligibility criteria and the DSM-V. Candidates will critically analyze evidence-based knowledge related to the etiology, core characteristics, and treatment of childhood psychopathologies through a comprehensive lens that integrates cultural diversity, genetics, neurophysiology, and social context. The course examines multiple models of prevention and intervention, including medical, psychosocial, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This course has an experiential learning component in the schools.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Ed.S. School Psychology Program

Corequisite

None