PSYC 3311 Psychology of Adolescence

Physiological, sociocultural and psychological factors influencing humans during transition from childhood to adulthood including a focus on reactions to physiological changes, development of values and identity, parent-child-peer relationships, cognitive development, developmental tasks of adolescence and current issues facing adolescents (drugs, alienation, alcohol and delinquency). 10 hours field experience required for secondary education majors.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: as needed - Demorest Campus: as needed; summer as needed online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop an understanding of the development of a period of adolescence.
2. Understand the various psychological theories of adolescent development and research methodologies employed to study adolescence.
3. Understand the interplay of biology, cognition and emotion, and cultural contributions to adolescent behavior. 
4. Discuss the relevance of psychological theories to the understanding of adolescent behavior.
5. Familiarity with current issues related to adolescent life.