Course Description
Evidenced-based intervention for children who are experiencing a variety of emotional, social, behavioral, and developmental difficulties. Foundations and practical applications of evidenced-based practice are covered.
Athena Title
Child and Family Intervention
Prerequisite
PSYC 6240
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students should have learned: 1. About theories and models underlying child problem behavior development 2. To assess various types of child behavior problems 3. To apply a broad set of behavior principles to various child behavior problems
Topical Outline
1. Course Introduction 2. Mental Retardation 3. Autism 4. Parent Training 5. Family Stress 6. Parenting: Abuse 7. Depression 8. Anxiety 9. Enuresis/Encopresis 10. School Assessment & Problems 11. School Phobia 12. ADHD 13. Adolescents and the Family 14. Delinquency 15. Eating Disorders 16. Sexual Risk Behavior 17. Substance Abuse
Syllabus