Why do adolescents act the way they do? Why are teenagers so moody? Are all teens addicted to social media? Is adolescence really as bad as portrayed in the media? These questions and many more will be answered in this course where we will learn about adolescent development from a Catholic perspective.
This course is an introduction to adolescent development and will cover many of the major adolescent development theories and focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from a Catholic perspective.
Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including puberty, gender development, and relationships.
Class 1: Introduction to Adolescent Development
Class 2: Physical Development
Class 3: Brain Development
Class 4: Cognitive Development
Class 5: Social Development
Class 6: Identity Development
Class 7: Moral Development
Class 8: Learning & Achievement
Class 9: Families
Class 10: Peers & Media
Class 11: Psychosocial Problems
Class 12: What’s next? A brief intro on Emerging Adulthood
Course Materials: All materials will be provided FREE by the instructor.
Homework: Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying adolescent development principles to some form of media will also be required (approx. three to five pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class.