2025-2026 Undergraduate General Catalog

EDUC 2140 Adolescent Development

Adolescence is a crucial transition period from childhood to adulthood. This course examines adolescent development and issues within the context of the physical, cognitive, affective, social and moral reasoning domains. Focus is on the adolescents’ self-development with particular reference to relationships in the family, school, peer group, and community. Also, the role of the adolescent in contemporary society is surveyed in reference to historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

PSYC 3222

Offered

Every other Spring, odd years

Notes

Previously: EDUC 345