School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: Online
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Adolescent Psychology will explore adolescent development as it occurs in within various contexts the family peers family school and the wider culture. Within each context cognitive emotional self social and moral development will be considered. A variety of theoretical perspectives will be used to approach the subject. In order to better understand the adolescent a variety of topics will be considered including historical and contemporary perspectives physical processes sexuality gender issues values identity achievement and culture. Specific attention will be devoted to problems which may develop in adolescent development and how educators and parents can identify and work with these adolescents.Prerequisite: PSYC10103 Credits