PSYC 2220 - Psychology of Adolescence

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: PSYC 1010

Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the adolescent, including processes in personality stabilization.

Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking re: biological and sociocultural matters impacting adolescents.

Objectives: The student will:

Explain how physical development and puberty influence adolescent development.
Discuss the health implications of today’s adolescence.
Discuss the changes that influence the American family and the effects these changes have on developing adolescents.
Describe how media influences adolescent development.
Discuss sexual development and sexuality during adolescence.
Discuss biological and environmental factors associated with sexuality during adolescence.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain cognitive and behavioral aspects of adolescent development.

Objectives: The student will:

Understand the theories of cognitive development and how they can be applied in today’s society.
Discuss the concept of moral development during adolescence.
Understand the brain development that occurs during adolescence.
Understand factors that contribute to adolescent risk taking.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply knowledge applicable to living and/or working with adolescent youth.

Objectives: The student will:

Discuss the role of the adolescent in the family system.
Explain how parenting style affects the parent-adolescent relationship.
Discuss the common view point held by adults related to adolescence and their impact in social interactions.
Describe the impact of school and work on adolescent development.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Physical Growth
Cognitive growth
Families
Peers
Schools
Media
Identity
Love and Sex
Morality and Religion
Careers

Primary Faculty
Wickline, Karen
Secondary Faculty
Willard-Yakushev, Autumn
Associate Dean

Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088