PY636 Early Childhood Mental Health (2 cr.)

This course provides students with an overview of early childhood mental health.  Early Childhood development, attachment, and mental health concerns of young children are reviewed.  Assessment of early childhood disorders and treatment options are also explored.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Examine attachment patterns and the impact of attachment on the development and mental health of young children.
2. Analyze at a foundational level, normal childhood development as well as mental health concerns and behaviors of young children.
3. Demonstrate a competency knowledge with the diagnostic process and treatment modalities in treating mental health concerns of young children.