Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will provide an in-depth, scientifically based understanding of development in adolescence and emerging adulthood. Important changes in physical, cognitive, social/emotional development will be discussed, as well as psychosocial issues experienced by adolescents and young adults (e.g., identity, intimacy, risk behaviours) and the contexts in which these developmental tasks occur, including family, relationships, and culture. Offered online only. Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 383 or PSYC 385 (2022-2023). Prerequisites: 6 credits of PSYC at the 200 level. Three credits.