Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

Department: Education

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic theories of adolescent development and cognition. The course will examine principles and concepts in the areas of physical, emotional and psychological development, identity formation, sexuality, and family and peer relations. Other 'hot topics' such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and teenagers and the media will also be examined. This course requires five hours of observation in a local secondary school. Additional assignments are required beyond those for EDUC 315 Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 315. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 515 if student has credit for EDUC 315.