PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology

This course examines the adolescent from biological, cognitive and psychosocial perspectives. Normal processes of adolescence, such as self-identity, puberty, moral development, sexual behavior and mature modes of thinking and reasoning are covered. Close attention is given to special problems of adolescence, including teen suicide, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and eating disorders. The course is not recommended for students who have taken PSY 220 or PSY 225. This course is a once-a-year offering.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 180
3 credits = 3 lecture