This course focuses on advocacy and support of children and adolescents who experience psychological difficulties. Students will examine etiology; characteristics and features; as well as interventions for mental health challenges commonly experienced among youth. This course will also explore the practices and strategies used to support children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities during their early years; focusing on identifying needs; implementing targeted interventions; and collaborating with families to promote optimal development across cognitive; physical; social; and emotional domains; within a framework of childhood development theories. Students will explore theoretical and practical perspectives through a variety of applied tasks. (Fall; Allen; Spring; Summer terms on rotation)
Semester Offered
Fall; Allen; Spring; Summer terms on rotation