HDFS 624 (02) - Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood

This course examines the normative changes adolescents experience in biological, social, emotional, and cognitive domains. Emphasis is on the contexts of adolescent development including family and peer relationships, school, work, leisure, and broader cultural influences. Students will learn about problematic and risky behaviors as well as the positive development outcomes associated with this period of the lifespan.