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.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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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
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