PSY 3220 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Fulfills Social/Developmental Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. Provides a basic understanding of key developmental transitions during adolescence and emerging adulthood (e.g., biological, cognitive, social and emotional), some of the contexts in which these transitions are situated (e.g., family, school, culture) and how these transitions and contexts might interact with one another. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the history and study of adolescence and emerging adulthood including biological and cognitive development. 2. Apply knowledge of the self in adolescence and emerging adulthood, as well as different contexts and multicultural implications. 3. Describe social relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood. 4. Utilize concepts in working with adolescent and emerging adulthood populations. Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or FSHD 1500 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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