IMH 202

Motor and Sensory Processing Development

This course will provide the students an opportunity to apply concepts and observational skills related to motor development and sensory processing mechanisms learned in previous course (IMH 201). Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children of different ages. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit)

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IMH 204

Language Development - History, Neuroscience, Developmental Models, Theoretical Constructs, Including Exploration of Healthy and Disordered Functioning

This course will provide the students basic background information on the history, neuroscience foundations, the different developmental models and theoretical constructs involved in understanding the different aspects of language development occurring during infancy and early childhood, both in normal and disordered functioning. The course will combine lectures, reading materials and videotapes examples to achieve its learning objectives.

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Social Emotional Development

This course will provide the students an opportunity to apply concepts and observational skills related to social-emotional development learned in previous course (IMH 209). Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children of different ages. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit).

IMH 208

Educational and Cognitive Development

This course will provide the students an opportunity to apply concepts and observational skills related to cognitive development learned in previous course (IMH 207). Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children of different ages. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit).

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IMH 211

Family Functioning

This course will provide the students an opportunity to apply concepts and observational skills related to family functioning and its impact on child development learned in previous course (IMH 211). Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children of different ages. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit).

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IMH 303

Advanced Assessment of Children and Families

This course will provide the students an opportunity to formulate a comprehensive assessment of infants and young children of different ages, as well as their families, using a biopsicosocial model. Credits for this course are obtained by completing 240 hours* using a variety of infant, early childhood, and family psychological assessment tools at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children of different ages. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. Graded assignments include completing assessment reports, with a format previously discussed with the assigned ICDL faculty. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit).

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IMH 309

Integrated Developmental Approach to Intervention III

This advanced level course will provide the students an opportunity to formulate and apply a comprehensive intervention program directly with infants and young children of different age. Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* at appropriate training sites that provide services for infants and young children. This period includes regularly scheduled individual and group face-to-face supervision given by ICDL Faculty assigned to this course. (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit)

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Consultation and Supervision

This course will prepare students to provide effective consultation and supervision to a range of professionals, coming from different disciplines, working with infants, children, adolescents, and families to improve their development, functional emotional capacities, and overall mental health. Credits for this course are obtained by completing 160 hours* of providing consultation and supervision to other professionals starting this program or training in infancy and early childhood (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit)

IMH 510

Infant Mental Health Research Practicum

This course offers students the opportunity to develop “real life” research skills in infancy and early childhood mental health and developmental disorders (IMH ). Credits for this course are obtained by completing 240 hours* working as part of a IMH research team.  It includes regularly scheduled individual supervision provided by a doctoral-level ICDL Graduate School faculty, with vast experience in IMH research.  (* Based on 80 real-time clock hours per semester credit).

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