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SPSY 617: Child Psychopathology

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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Surveys major types of psychopathological disturbances of infancy and childhood. Provides an overview of atypical development in children and adolescents focusing on cognitive, emotional, social, and adaptive domains. Examines etiologies, symptoms, effects, and treatments of major psychological disorders. Introduces students to major classification systems that are commonly applied to diagnose psychological disorders in children. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 13084, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Danielle Palmer
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 15020, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: James Siddall
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 19890, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: James Siddall
  • Spring 2020, Section: 003, CRN 22789, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: James Siddall
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 22377, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ellen Rowe