PSY 208 - Adolescent Psychology

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Focuses on the scientific study of the biological, psychological, cognitive, emotional, personality and social changes that occur during adolescence and includes the effects of heredity and culture, major theories, moral development, gender role issues, sexuality and family relationship issues.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 111 or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify concepts of major theories and apply those concepts in order to explain adolescent behavior. 
Analyze and evaluate current findings and latest research related to adolescent development. 
Examine the relationship between biological, sociological, and psychological constructs and/or contexts and their impact on adolescent behavior and adolescent identity development. 
Communicate the understanding of how psychology principles can be applied to practical issues faced during adolescence. 
Describe the relevance of gender, race, sex, stereotyping, prejudice and trauma on adolescent development. 
Investigate internal and external factors faced by adolescents that influence academic and career achievement.