psy5cad child
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DISORDERS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT
PSY5CAD
2014
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
This unit will familiarise students with developmental models, parenting and assessment of various types of behavioural and emotional disorders in children and adolescents. The workshops and assessment formats are designed to enhance active learning. Students will be expected to read set material, conduct literature searches as directed and to engage in class discussion and presentations. The workshops will be selected from the following topics, normal and abnormal development, parenting, infancy, childhood and adolescent developmental disorders (eg ADHD, Autism), anxiety, depression, psychosis, assessment and treatment options.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points10
Subject Co-ordinatorRobyn Stargatt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to SMCP or SDPCP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobyn Stargatt
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word take home exam and class presentation on selected topics | 100 |