Adolescent Psychology

Catalog description

This course examines a broad range of topics related to adolescent development, including biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Students will be exposed to theories of adolescent development as well as contemporary research findings regarding adolescence. Students will also explore various contexts of adolescent development, including culture, schools, peers, and family. This course also examines factors related to healthy adolescent development as well as problems in development. Through this course, students will be able to apply theory and research evidence related to adolescent development to enhance their understanding of key developmental tasks and challenges facing youth. College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology