PSYC 315 - Adolescent Psychology

This course will introduce the student to the personality dynamics involved in the developmental phenomena of the teen years and with significance of adolescence in the total life span. The physical, emotional, intellectual, educational, vocational, social and sexual areas of the adolescent’s life are evaluated in light of recent experimental studies and of clinical experience. Special attention is paid to the impact of 20th century American culture and society on individual development, drawing on anthropological and sociological research for comparative data.

Requisites: PSYC 100 (Required, Previous).

Credits:3 cr

Session Cycle: Fall, Winter and SpringYearly Cycle: Every Year