Child Psychopathology

AY2019/2020 Semester 2

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the rapidly expanding field of child psychopathology. The course aims for students to consider the complexity of child development and mal-development, using the science of developmental psychopathology to appreciate their relevance to everyday life. This course is suitable for students interested in obtaining an introduction and survey of the various childhood disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM5).