Course Description
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Course Name
Developmental Psychopathology
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites: PS4012
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Rationale and Purpose of the Module: to introduce students to the rapidly developing field of developmental psychopathology to improve students understanding of the role that social, psychological and biological factors play in determining mental health and to highlight the importance of the developmental approach to understanding adjustment and maladjustment.
Syllabus: The specific focus of this module is developmental psychopathology. Developmental psychopathology is a domain of psychology which concentrates on how psychosocial and biological factors contribute to psychological adjustment and maladjustment. The module will introduce students evidence relating both environmental and genetic determinants of mental health and consider the role that developmental factors may have in the expression of mental health problems.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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