PSY 204 - Adolescent Psychology
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 101
Description
This course examines the physical,emotional, moral, mental and social development of adolescents. Emphasis is on the personal use of information in adolescent experiences such as in-class and on-line school, career, peers, digital and family relationships.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual developmental patterns of adolescents and their interaction.
- Evaluate the cultural forces that interact with adolescent development.
- Summarize types of adolescent mental illness and evaluate therapy options.
- Describe the interaction of cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges and their effect on adolescents.
- Analyze research and the ethics of research in adolescent psychology.
- Synthesize adolescent commitment to value systems.
Listed Topics
- Historical perspective on adolescent psychology
- Research methods and the ethics of research
- Biological processes and physical development
- Cognitive development and social cognition
- Cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges
- Family, peer and school relationships
- Adolescents and the criminal justice system
- Self and identity
- Gender and sexuality
- Online learning and relationships
- Moral development, values and religion
- Achievement, careers and work
- Mental problems and therapy
- Health, stress and coping
Reference Materials
Currently recognized texts, videos, handouts, internet resources and library resources.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citzenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 10/11/2019
Last Reviewed: 3/12/2020
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