OCTA 221 - Psychosocial Dysfunction I

3 Credit(s).

Introduces the major psychosocial theories of development; emphasizes psychosocial issues common to each developmental period across the lifespan and the onset of mental illness common to certain developmental periods; discusses psychiatric diagnoses typically treated by occupational therapy practitioners; uses case studies and group discussion. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Corequisite(s): OCTA 201