PSY 204 - Adolescent Psychology

 
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.

1. Analyze the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual developmental patterns of adolescents and their interaction.
2. Evaluate the cultural forces that interact with adolescent development.
3. Summarize types of adolescent mental illness and evaluate therapy options.
4. Describe the interaction of cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges and their effect on adolescents.
5. Analyze research and the ethics of research in adolescent psychology.
6. Synthesize adolescent commitment to value systems.

1. Historical perspective on adolescent psychology
2. Research methods and the ethics of research
3. Biological processes and physical development
4. Cognitive development and social cognition
5. Cultural diversity, physical and mental challenges
6. Family, peer and school relationships
7. Adolescents and the criminal justice system
8. Self and identity
9. Gender and sexuality
10. Online learning and relationships
11. Moral development, values and religion
12. Achievement, careers and work
13. Mental problems and therapy
14. Health, stress and coping

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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