PSY 315 - Adolescent Development

(3 credits)

This course will focus heavily on the developmental period of adolescence and include some information from the developmental period of emerging adulthood (roughly equivalent to ages 12 to 18-25). The major domains of development - biological, cognitive, and social - will be covered in the course. The course will also cover issues related to psychosocial development (e.g., intimacy, achievement, problems during adolescence). PSY 315: Adolescent Development will not be offered as part of the psychology curriculum after spring 2026. PSY 313 - Child and Adolescent Development will begin to be offered annually beginning in fall 2026. Prerequisite: PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science. PSY 250 - Developmental Psychology is recommended, but not required. Grade only. Offered annually.

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