PSYN 257 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 101.
A study of the adjustment and needs of exceptional children, including gifted children and children with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities. Cognitive and emotional disorders arising in childhood and adolescence will be discussed, as well as problems of etiology and treatment. (Previously titled: PSYN 257 Psychology of the Special Education Child; Psychology of Students with Disabilities.)