APSY 7802 Child Psychopathology

Introduces the theory and research that provide the context for understanding the socio-emotional problems of children. Places particular emphasis on the role of risk and protective factors as they contribute to children's resilience and vulnerability to childhood problems. Considers implications for clinical practice and work in school settings.

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.63 / 5 · Excellent
46 responses
Instructor rating
4.89 / 5 · Excellent
46 responses
Terms evaluated
3
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Julie Macevoy4.54.94.94.94.54.94.94.41–3 hrs/week21 of 30
Summer 2025Julie Macevoy4.64.84.94.94.54.84.74.8—10 of 18
Fall 2024Jillian Thrall4.95.04.94.94.74.74.94.5—15 of 21

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Julie Macevoy · W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Maria Theodorakakis · MW 10:00AM-01:00PM · Offered