Mar 15, 2026  
Catalog 2024-25 
    
Catalog 2024-25 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HDFS 355 - Behavioral and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence


Students explore common behavioral and emotional disorders which occur during childhood and adolescence such as attention deficit disorder, autism, depression, eating disorders, and conduct disorders. Physiological and environmental origins of the disorders are examined as well as prevention, intervention, and treatment. Multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives are included.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (HDFS 200  or HDFS 350  or HDFS 360  or PSY 340  or equivalent) and (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)] 
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3