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HDFS 311 - Adolescent and Emerging Adult Development

  • 3 credits
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Physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of adolescents and emerging adults in context (e.g., family, relationships, culture). Developmental concepts, theory, and research relevant to typical development including behavioral and emotional outcomes. Emphasis on diversity of experiences as a function of social and ecological factors. 

Course Learning Objectives:

  1. Examine the principal processes and core developmental theories related to adolescent and emerging adult development.
  2. Identify the typical biological, cognitive, and social-emotional changes that occur during adolescence and emerging adulthood.  
  3. Examine the diverse identity and contextual factors (e.g., school, work, media, culture) that influence adolescent and emerging adult development.
  4. Discover the varied behavioral and emotional outcomes during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Prerequisite

HDFS 101 (Lifespan Development (GT-SS3)) or PSY 100 (General Psychology (GT-SS3)) or May be taken concurrently. Sophomore standing.

Important Information

All prerequisites must be completed or consent from the instructor given prior to enrollment.

If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, you ensure you are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
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