Adolescent Health and Development

(3 Credits)

This course will provide an overview of adolescent health and development. Drawing from a range of disciplines, students will critically examine the state of the evidence on adolescent health and learn about the main health issues and considerations to promote healthy development in this age group. Course topics include: healthy biological and psychological development; the social contexts of adolescent development, including race/ethnic identity development; nutrition, body image and weight stigma and discrimination; adolescent sexuality development; HIV and other sexually transmitted infections; mental health, tobacco and alcohol use; youth violence; and adolescent health in emergencies, such as COVID-19.