This course will explore the different emotional and behavioral assessment used when working with children and adolescents presenting with emotional and behavioral problems. A brief overview of child and adolescent psychopathology will be covered, as well as different assessment tools utilized to assess for several pathologies in children, including Bipolar Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Childhood Schizophrenia.
Prerequisites
In order to enroll in electives within the Child and Adolescent emphasis, students must have successfully completed all required 1st and 2nd year courses. Students entering the program with advanced standing may seek permission from the emphasis director or program director.