PSYC-290 Psychology of Adolescence

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281
The study of the problems and issues that face teenagers and their parents. Emphasis is on the psychological impact of being a teenager in a rapidly changing world.

Course Outcomes
1. To understand some of the historical and cultural differences that have occurred in adolescent development during the years 2. To understand the biological changes and how they effect the adolescent 3. To better understand the cognitive skills that adolescents possess, as well as the individual differences in cognitive skills 4. To understand the social development of the teen 5. To gain a better understanding of the process of identity formation that takes place during the teen years 6. To understand how teens’ moral judgement is formed 7. To understand the role of the family plays in the development of the teen 8. To understand the peer relationship and how that influences development 9. To better understand the sexual needs and problems facing today’s teens 10. To increase awareness of the problems of juvenile delinquency in today’s society 11. To understand the drug problems that the adolescent faces today 12. To understand the psychological problems that are face by today’s adolescents 13. To become aware of the role and effect that the secondary and post-secondary educational system has on today’s teen 14. To look at problems teens face in career development in this ever changing world