New and Updated Course Descriptions

PSY 202 - Developmental Psychology - Adolescence

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the foundations of adolescent development. Students will explore the interdependence among the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional domains of development, and will examine theories and research methods used to understand and study the development of adolescents. Current issues in the field and their impact on the developing adolescent will be highlighted.

Prerequisite: PSY 101.

MCC General Education: MCC-SSD - Social Science and Diversity (MSSD)

Course Learning Outcomes
1.Describe the current developmental perspective and how it enhances our understanding of adolescent development.
2.Compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches used to understand adolescent development.
3.Relate key concepts of the scientific method to research in adolescent development.
4.Identify how interactions among biological and environmental influences impact adolescent development.
5.Synthesize how physical, cognitive, and socioemotional processes interact to influence adolescent development.
6.Compare and contrast diverse cultural, religious, and individual perspectives as they affect adolescent development.
7.Analyze critical current issues within the field and their effect on the developing adolescent.
8.Apply principles of development to situations involving adolescents.

Course Offered Fall, Spring