PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1800, or PSY 2210 or PSY 3240 or PSY 3250

Description: This course examines the psychology of atypical children: learning disabled, gifted, mentally retarded, physically handicapped, chronically ill, emotionally disturbed, and neurologically impaired. Historical context, research findings, etiology, assessment, intervention options, and prognosis are examined for each exceptionality.