HDFS 229 School-Age Adolescent Development

Focuses on theories and research specifically related to development during middle childhood and adolescence. Describes the domains of cognitive, physical, social and emotional development as well as the influences of family, peers, schools, and community. Provides application to working with and understanding school-age and adolescent children.

Credits

4

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Social Science, AAOT Social Sciences

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the course of school age and adolescent development in terms of physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Analyze the factors influencing school age and adolescent development such as family, peers, school and community. Describe theories and research concerning school age and adolescent development including Vygotsky's biosocial learning theory and Bronfenbrenner ecological system theory.