EDSM 7500: Emerging Trends and Research in Adolescence

3 Credit Hours
This advanced graduate seminar considers emerging trends and research on adolescence. Topics may include research in neuroscience, resilience, self-regulation, and positive youth development models in deepening educators’ understanding of the cognitive, psycho-social, and behavioral changes occurring during adolescence and the implication of such changes for middle and secondary school contexts. Adolescent development and related research is understood through an asset versus a deficit lens.

Note: This course may be cross-leveled with EDSM 8500