PSY 2230 - Adolescent Development

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once a year. Also offered evenings.

This course examines the transition from preadolescence to emerging adulthood. Changes in physical, neurological, cognitive, and psychosocial development are examined. Factors relating to identity formation are considered as they relate to the period of adolescence. Major theoretical, empirical, and methodological issues surrounding the study of adolescent development will be balanced with consideration of the application of developmental science to real world contexts.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or
PSY 1200