MGSE 3130 - Transition to Adolescence

Institution:

Macon State College has merged with Middle Georgia State University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course is a thematic approach to the normative developmental achievements and challenges that children face in the transition to adolescence. Major theories, research findings, and educational applications relevant to the adolescent transition will be presented. Topics include brain development, cognition, language, identity, peer and family relations, puberty, emerging sexuality, emotional development, and autonomy, Individual and group differences in development will be discussed with an emphasis on the special needs child. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours per week

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mga.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 471-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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