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HD 302 CHILD DEV-ADOLESCENCE

Instructor:  V Peeples

Credit Hours:  3 hrs.

Course Description

Introduction to the theory of and research on adolescent development.  Special attention is given to major transitions in the cognitive, social, and moral domains, as well as to psychological effects of physical maturation.  Influences of the family, school, and peer relations on adolescent developments are considered.

Course Objectives

1.         Demonstrate knowledge of major influences (biological, cognitive, social, moral and emotional) on individual development during adolescence.

2.         Demonstrate knowledge of the reciprocal influence of the adolescent and family development.

3.         Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity, adaptation, and continuity of the adolescent within the contexts of the family, community, society, and culture.