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Why study at TECH?
Invest in a 100% online program with which you will work to help with greater specificity, not only children and adolescent patients with various disorders, but also their families"
To delve into the etiology of the different psychopathological universes that can be developed in the child and adolescent patients is essential to work on their evaluation quickly and safely, as well as in making specialized decisions when applying one therapeutic strategy or another. However, the wide range of clinical possibilities that exist with respect to the variety of disorders and problems associated with behavior and cognitive development, often hinder early diagnosis and, therefore, the choice of the most appropriate treatment.
For this reason, TECH has considered it necessary to launch this Postgraduate diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, a program designed by experts in this field with the aim of bringing the graduate up to date on everything related to this particular sector. The program includes 600 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional material and is distributed over 6 months, during which the professional will also work on perfecting their skills and competencies, in order to improve their care safely.
All this presented in a convenient, 100% online program with complete accessibility from any electronic device with internet connection. In addition, it includes detailed videos, research articles, complementary readings and real clinical cases, giving you the possibility to delve into each aspect of the syllabus in a personalized way and guaranteeing the contextualization of the information.
You will work with the best theoretical and practical additional material in the field of Psychopathology, being able to delve into its different universes throughout 600 hours of dynamic and innovative education"
This Postgraduate diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:
- Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable electronic device with an Internet connection
A program adapted to you and to the demands of your sector, so that you can practice with the security of being able to do so on the basis of the latest scientific evidence in the field of psychology"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.
The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.
Handling the most up-to-date information on schizophrenia in children and adolescents will allow you to approach these cases with a more objective and specialized point of view"
You will be able to delve into the different neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as the most relevant aspects to take into account when diagnosing them"
Syllabus
The content of this Postgraduate diploma as well as its structure, have been developed following the guidelines of the prestigious and effective Relearning methodology, which consists of the reiteration of the most important concepts throughout the program. This pedagogical strategy, together with the quality of the information in the syllabus, and the variety of additional material in different formats that the graduates will find in the virtual classroom, will guarantee a gradual and progressive updating of his knowledge, without having to invest extra hours in memorizing.
Your role in the prevention of suicide in child and adolescent patients is vital. Stay informed on the most effective psychological strategies for working with these cases through this program"
Module 1. Pathological Universes in Childhood and Adolescence (I)
1.1. Neurodevelopment Disorders
1.1.1. What are Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
1.1.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
1.1.3. Relevant Aspects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
1.2. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders
1.2.1. What are Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and other Psychotic Disorders?
1.2.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of "Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders"
1.2.3. Childhood Schizophrenia
1.3. Bipolar and Related Disorders
1.3.1. What are Bipolar and Related Disorders?
1.3.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of Bipolar and Related Disorders”
1.4. Depressive Disorders
1.4.1. The Universe of Depressive Disorders
1.4.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category "Depressive Disorders"
1.5. Anxiety Disorders
1.5.1. Anxiety Disorders
1.5.2. Types of Anxiety Disorders included in the DSM-V
1.5.3. Relevance of Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
1.6. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders
1.6.1. Introduction to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders
1.6.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders”
1.7. Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
1.7.1. What are Trauma-Related Disorders and Stressors?
1.7.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of "Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders"
1.8. Dissociative Disorders
1.8.1. Characteristics of Dissociative Disorders
1.8.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of "Dissociative Disorders"
1.9. Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders
1.9.1. What are Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders?
1.9.2. Disorders included in the Diagnostic Category of "Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders"
1.9.3. Evidence and Data of Relevance on Factitious Disorder as Applied to Another (in Children and Adolescents)
1.10. Eating and Food Ingestion Disorders
1.10.1. What are Eating and Food Intake Disorders?
1.10.2. Eating and Food Intake Disorders included in the DSM-V.
1.10.3. Relevant Data on Eating and Food Intake Disorders in Adolescence.
Module 2. Pathological Universes in Childhood and Adolescence (II)
2.1. Excretory Disorders
2.1.1. What are Called “Excretion Disorders”?
2.1.2. Types of Excretion Disorders
2.2. Sleep-Wake Disorders
2.2.1. Common Characteristics of Sleep-Wake Disorders
2.2.2. Disorders Sleep-Wake Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category “Sleep-Wake Disorders”
2.3. Gender Dysphoria
2.3.1. Gender Dysphoria
2.3.2. Relevant Situations of the Gender Factor in Childhood and Adolescence
2.3.3. How Today’s Children Experience Sexual Problems?
2.4. Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Behavioral Disorders
2.4.1. Types of Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Behavioral Disorders
2.4.2. Common Problems Fear-Related with Behavioral Management of Infants in Psychological Therapy
2.5. Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders
2.5.1. What are the Disorders Related to Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders?
2.5.2. Disorders Included in the Diagnostic Category of “Disorders Related to Substances and Addictive Disorders”.
2.6. General Personality Disorder
2.6.1. Personality Theories
2.6.2. General Personality Disorder According to DSM-V
2.7. Paraphilic Disorders
2.7.1. Paraphilic Disorders
2.7.2. Incidence of Paraphilic Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
2.8. Other Problems that can be Targeted Clinical Care
2.8.1. Parent-Child Relationship Problems and Sibling Relationship Problems
2.8.2. Child Abuse and Neglect. Sexual Abuse
Module 3. Personality Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence
3.1. Paranoid Personality Disorder
3.1.1. Introduction to Paranoid Personality Disorder
3.1.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.1.3. Paranoid Personality in Childhood
3.2. Schizoid Personality Disorder
3.2.1. Introduction to Schizoid Personality Disorder
3.2.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.2.3. Schizoid Personality in Childhood and Adolescence
3.3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
3.3.1. Introduction to Schizotypal Personality Disorder
3.3.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.3.3. Schizotypal Personality in Minors. How It Differs from Adult Neuropathology
3.4. Borderline Personality Disorder
3.4.1. Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
3.4.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.4.3. Borderline Personality in Childhood and Adolescents
3.5. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
3.5.1. Introduction to Narcissistic Personality Disorder
3.5.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.5.3. Narcissist Personality in Children
3.6. Antisocial Personality Disorder
3.6.1. Introduction to Antisocial Personality Disorder
3.6.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.6.3. Antisocial Personality in Minors
3.7. Histrionic Personality Disorder
3.7.1. Introduction to Histrionic Personality Disorder
3.7.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.7.3. Histrionic Personality in Childhood and Adolescence
3.8. Avoidant Personality Disorder
3.8.1. Introduction to Avoidant Personality
3.8.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.8.3. Avoidant Personality and its Relation to Childhood and Adolescence Stage
3.9. Dependent Personality Disorder
3.9.1. Introduction to Dependent Personality
3.9.2. Diagnostic Criteria
3.9.3. Avoidant Personality and its Relationship with the Childhood and Adolescence Stage
3.9.4. Implications of the Dependent Personality in Adulthood
3.10. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
3.10.1. Introduction to the Concept of Obsessions and Compulsions
3.10.2. Concept of Compulsive Personality Disorder and Diagnostic Criteria
3.10.3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality in Childhood
Module 4. Others Related Problems
4.1. Anger and Aggressiveness Problems
4.1.1. Introduction to Anger and Aggressiveness Problems
4.1.2. Anger and Aggressiveness Problems in the Psychological Consultation
4.2. Substance Addiction Problems
4.2.1. Introduction to Substance Addiction
4.2.2. The Problems of Substance Abuse in Minors
4.2.3. Substance Abuse Trends in Minors
4.3. Non-Substance Addiction Problems (ICT)
4.3.1. Introduction to ICT
4.3.2. Addiction to ICT in Minors
4.4. Problems Derived from ICT
4.4.1. Major Problems Derived from ICT
4.5. Emotional Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
4.5.1. Introduction to Emotions
4.5.2. Emotions in Childhood and Adolescence
4.5.3. Major Emotional Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
4.6. Self-Esteem and Self-Concept Problems
4.6.1. Introduction to the Concept of Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
4.6.2. Major Self-Esteem and Self-Concept Problems
4.7. Suicide in Childhood and Adolescence
4.7.1. Introduction to Suicide
4.7.2. Suicides in the Childhood and Adolescence Stage
4.8. Characteristics of Oppositional Defiant in Children and Adolescents
4.8.1. Introduction to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
4.8.2. Major Characteristics of Oppositional Defiant in Children and Adolescents
4.8.3. Major Characteristics of Oppositional Defiant in Adolescents
4.9. The Most Common Neurodevelopment Conditions
4.9.1. Introduction the Neurodevelopment Conditions
4.9.2. Neurodevelopment Conditions in Minors
Enroll now and welcome an educational experience that will mark a before and after in your professional career as a psychologist specialized in child and adolescent patients"
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Currently, child and adolescent psychopathology is one of the most relevant areas of psychology due to the increased demand in the care of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. In order to meet this need, TECH Global University has developed the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, a study program that seeks to educate professionals in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders affecting the child and adolescent population. This postgraduate program is completely online, which allows students to access the content from anywhere and at any time. Online classes provide a unique flexibility, as students can organize their study time according to their personal and professional needs. In addition, being an online program, the student can access state-of-the-art multimedia content and innovative methodologies to enrich their learning experience.
Specialize in child and adolescent psychopathology from the comfort of your own home!
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology of our Faculty of Psychology is designed to offer a quality theoretical and practical education, which delves into the different aspects of psychological disorders that affect the child and adolescent population. Students will learn to identify and diagnose the different mental disorders in children and adolescents, as well as to design and apply treatments adapted to the needs of each case. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to offer solutions to the behavioral and emotional problems of the child and adolescent population, improving their quality of life and that of their families. In addition, this postgraduate program is an excellent option for those professionals who wish to expand their knowledge in this area of psychology and increase their job opportunities. Don't wait any longer to specialize in child and adolescent psychopathology with TECH Global University's program! Take advantage of the opportunity to study from home with a quality and flexible educational experience that will allow you to achieve your professional goals!