PSYC 3505: Adolescent and Young Adult Development

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course examines development across adolescence and young adulthood (the second and third decades of life). The course uses contemporary developmental theory and empirical research to examine individual developmental processes and sociocultural contexts of development. The course covers physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes across adolescence and young adulthood.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Describe the major physiological, cognitive, and social changes of adolescence and young adulthood.
Compare, analyze, and synthesize contrasting theories in adolescent and young adult development, including life-course theory and emerging adulthood theory, as well as theories related to the physical, cognitive, and social changes of developmental period.
Synthesize empirical research findings in the context of theories of adolescent and young adult development.
Identify and compare variations in the transition to adulthood across cultures, contexts, and demographics.
Compare and contrast research methods in adolescent and young adult development.