NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES Course Outline Course # & Title: PSY 586 – Diagnosis & Treatment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3 Location/Section: Orlando/OR2 Dates: January 29, 30, 31, 2010 February 19, 20, 21, 2010 Class Meeting Times: Fridays 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturdays 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sundays 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Instructor: Shannon Knight, PhD 904-505-7083 [email protected] [email protected] Required Text: Wenar, Charles & Kerig, Patricia (2006) Developmental Psychopathology: From Infancy through Adolescence. (5th Edition). NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. ISBN: 0072820195 American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4th Edition). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press. ISBN: 0-89042-025-4. Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the specific disorders and problematic psychological states manifested during childhood and adolescence. It will also provide an overview of currently used behavioral and psychopharmacological interventions with psychologically troubled youth. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Recognize and classify childhood psychopathology within the DSM-IV-R diagnostic system. 2) Understand the primary etiological factors and theoretical models proposed for the major psychiatric disorders of children and adolescence.3) Have knowledge of ethical treatment approaches for each disorder. 4) Have knowledge of psychotropic medications used in the major disorders for the purpose of making appropriate referrals and monitoring side effects. 5) Describe how each major psychiatric disorder will present on the mental status examination. 6) Understand the impact of trauma causing events such as crises and disasters, as well as the operation of emergency managements systems within the clinical mental health community. Calendar of Assignments: Fri, Jan 29 Overview of Course Assignments Review of 1) Psychosocial Assessment 2) Mental Status Exam for Children 3) How to use the DSM-IV-R (Five Axis Report Form Completion) Sat, Jan 30 1) Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology (Chapter 1) 2) Theoretical Perspective & Research Methods (Chapter 2) 3) Mental Retardation (Chapter 3) 4) Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Chapter 4) 5) Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia (Chapter 5) Videos will be presented on disorders under study. Sun, Jan 31 1) Learning Disorders (Chapter 6) 2) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Chapter 7) 3) Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders (Chapter 8) Videos will be presented on disorders under study. 4) Midterm Exam Weekend Two Fri, Feb 19 1) Return Midterms 2) Mood Disorders (Chapter 9) 3) Anxiety Disorders (Chapter 10) Videos will be presented on disorders under study. Sat, Feb 20 1) Eating Disorders (Chapter 11) 2) Child Abuse and Neglect (Chapter 12) 3) Health-Related Disorders (Chapter 13) Videos will be presented on disorders under study. 4) Final Exam Sun, Feb 21 Presentations All Written Work DueExams: There will be two essay exams equally weighed. One will be given at Midterm and the other is a Final Exam. Exams will include material covered in lectures, assigned (required) readings and class discussions. Professional Behavior: Students are reminded for the need for professional behavior and responsibility in and out of the classroom (see the Master’s Programs Handbook, evaluation of students). This includes but is not limited to issues such as attendance, being on time, cell phones in the classroom, appropriate behavior toward peers, professional attitude, etc. Grading Criteria: MIDTERM EXAM …………………………………………………………………………….. 30 FINAL EXAM …………………………………………………………………………………. 30 RESEARCH PAPER/ PRESENTATION ………………………………………………… 20 / 20 10 pages APA format (do not use text as a reference, you may use DSM-IV-R) (Time limit to be assigned) TOTAL GRADE ……………………………………………………………………………… 100 Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 – 79 F 0 – 69Bibliography Bentzen, W.R. (1993). Seeing Young Children: A Guide to Observing and Recording Behavior (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. Brill, M. (1994). Keys to Parenting the Child with Autism. Hauppauge, NY: Barrons. Culbertson, J.L. & Willis, D.J. (eds.) (1993). Testing Young Children: A Reference Guide for Developmental, Psychoeducational and Psychosocial Assessments. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc. Hersen, M. & Ollendeck, T.H. (eds.) (1984). 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