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PSYC Courses:
PSYC 3014 - Developmental Psychopathology

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(5 credits)

This course is designed to give you a general understanding of how a developmental approach can add to your knowledge of psychopathology that can occur in children, adolescents, and emerging adults. Specific diagnostic categories, assessment tools, and treatment approaches will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the etiology and treatment of atypical development through research and theory. Case studies will also be used to better understand specific forms of psychopathology. This course will help to increase your understanding of how societal factors influence developmental disorders, and how you can advocate for youth with atypical development. 

BS in Psychology Pre-requisites

  • PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1001A
  • PSYC 2000

All Other Programs Pre-requisites

  • PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1001Y or PSYC 1001A
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.