INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS   [Archived Catalog]
2023-2024 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
   

COUN 2766 - INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to considerations in working with children, including building rapport with children and families and diagnosis and assessment for children and adolescents. Additional emphasis will be placed on skills needed to work with and educate caregiver(s) regarding their child's emotional and behavioral needs to ensure they are equipped to collaborate effectively with the treating clinician. Specific problems/disorders presented by children will be explored, with emphasis placed on evidence-based interventions and non-directive therapies. Factors that influence the helping processes with children, including age, gender, and ethnic differences, and verbal and nonverbal behaviors, will be explored.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Clinical Mental Health Counsel (CMHC-MS)


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