Child and adolescent studies minor
Minor
The Child and Adolescent Studies minor consists of six courses. Special topics courses related to child/adolescent issues may also be counted with permission of the Social Sciences Program Chair.
This course examines the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development of the child from birth to adolescence. The contributions of social and cultural experiences as well as the role of biological factors in development are examined as are major theories of development. Students are introduced to the research approaches used to study human development and may be required to carry out observations in various settings.
This course will provide you with an introduction to central concepts/issues related to the developmental phase of adolescence from historical, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. The course will also focus on major problems and challenges facing adolescents in modern society.