Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
EDUC 315 - ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Long Title: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Department: Education
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EDUC 515. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EDUC 315 if student has credit for EDUC 515.