HDFS 615 - Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

(3 units)

Interdisciplinary introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (birth–age 6), emphasizing social-emotional development, early relationships, regulation, culture, and trauma-informed, relationship-based practice.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the core components of infant mental health and summarize its importance in an exam.
2. explain how trauma affects the developing body and brain in weekly discussions and written case study.
3. analyze cultural competency within infant and early childhood mental health practice in weekly discussions and written case study.
4. apply infant mental health concepts to case studies and develop a case study of a family.
5. apply an infant and early childhood mental health-informed approach to a real-world problem.
6. synthesize theory within IECMH to frame their development of a paper and presentation of an IECMH resource guide for professionals and practitioners collaborating with infants, young children, and their caregivers.

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