PSY 307 Child Psychology

This course will equip students to utilize specialized knowledge in the psychological development and training in psychotherapeutic treatment of children and adolescents. Students will learn to assess behavior and incorporate developmentally and culturally appropriate strategies and techniques to meet the needs of children and adolescents both within the school and clinical setting. Students will examine and apply various research-based theoretical, behavioral, and play therapy techniques for psychotherapy with children and adolescents. (3 credits)