BHVS 240B Adolescent Psyc
240. ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (Credit, 3
hours). This course is designed to provide an
in-depth study of adolescents and their
development. It prepares teachers to understand
the nature of adolescent development,
biological and cognitive development
(biological foundations, puberty, health and
cognitive development), the contexts of
adolescent development (families, peers,
schools, culture), social, emotional, and
personality development (the self and identity,
gender, sexuality, moral development, values,
religion, achievement, careers, and work), and
adolescent problems. Contents are aligned
with state and national standards, and the
Unit¿s Conceptual Framework.