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Nov 04, 2025
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MFT 533 - Clinical Theories of Child Development3 Unit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the clinical theories pertaining to child and adolescent development. The physical, social, cultural, emotional and cognitive aspects of growth and development will be discussed as well as how they manifest intrapsychically and interpersonally. The theoretical material covered in the course will include psychodynamic, ego psychology, object relations theory, attachment theory, and cognitive and social learning theories. Theories will be looked at critically and the influence of gender, social economic status, and culture on child development will be studied. Prerequisite(s): MFT 507 , MFT 508 and MFT 522
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