PSYC 318 - Psychology of the Adolescent

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course provides a general review of normal adolescent development as well as common adolescent psychopathology (i.e., substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, etc.). The course is designed for individuals planning to teach secondary school. Contemporary adolescent problems and their impact on the running of a classroom (i.e., multicultural education, substance abuse, dangerous environments, dysfunctional families, etc.) will be studied. The course also examines controversial public policy (i.e., bilingual education, tracking, etc.). Lastly, students will be challenged to decide how they would handle a variety of challenging classroom situations. Prerequisite: PSYC 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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