FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
DEP 2302
COURSE TITLE:
Adolescent Psychology
PREREQUISITE(S):
Satisfactory score on reading and writing placement tests.
(placement into ENC 1101)
COREQUISITE(S):
None
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
3
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
3
Laboratory:
Other ____________:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
3
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
30
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course consists of the study of adolescent development in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial areas,
as well as the contexts within which adolescent development takes place. This course will also address some
of the problems adolescents face during this developmental period in the lifespan.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
Santrock, John. Adolescence, McGraw-Hill, Latest edition.
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
November 14, 1987
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term, 1997 (981)
Fall Term, 2002 (20031)
Fall Term, 2006 (20071)
Fall Term, 2007 (20081) – (prerequisite)
Fall Term, 2015 (20161) – Outline Review 14-15
Fall Term, 2015 (20161) – Class Size Allocation Reduction
to 30
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COURSE TOPICS
I.
Historical Perspective of Adolescence
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
3
A. Historical Context and Contemporary View of Adolescence
B. Developmental Processes
1. Biological
2. Psychosocial
3. Cognitive
C. Developmental Issues
II.
Theories of Adolescent Development
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
III.
IV.
Psychoanalytic
Cognitive
Behavioral and Social Cognitive
Ecological and Contextual
Emerging Theories
Research Methods
Physical/Biological Foundations
A.
B.
C.
D.
4
5
Puberty and the Growth Spurt
Central Nervous System
Heredity and Basic Genetic Principles
Environmental Influences
Cognitive Development
6
A. Cognitive Growth
a. Piaget’s Theory
b. Vygotsky’s Theory
c. Information Processing Theory
B. Intelligence View
C. Social Cognition and Egocentric Thinking
V.
Moral, Values, Religious and Spiritual Development
4
VI.
Psychosocial Development
9
A. The Self – Concept and Esteem
B. Identity and Roles
C. Intimacy
2
COURSE TOPICS (CONTINUED)
D.
E.
F.
G.
Gender
Sexuality
Emotional Development
Personality Development
VII. Adolescence in Context
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
VIII.
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
Families
Peers
Schools
Culture
Occupational Choice and the World of Work
Adolescent Problems
A.
B.
C.
D.
9
5
Identification
Disorders
Prevention and Intervention
Resilience
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OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student
1.
Understands the physical, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of adolescent development.
2.
Is able to understand adolescent development within its historical context.
3.
Can comprehend the various theories covering adolescent development.
4.
Understands the biological aspect of adolescent development.
5. Understands the cognitive changes and social cognition gains that occur in adolescence.
6. Knows the stages and processes of moral development and is familiar with the development of values,
religious sense and spirituality
7.
Is able to recognize and understand the process of adolescent identity, emotional and personality
development.
8.
Is familiar with the concept of intimacy, influences on gender, and sexual attitudes in adolescence
9.
Understand adolescent development in the context of family, peers, schools, and culture.
10.
Is familiar with adolescent occupational choice and the adolescent’s world of work.
11.
Is aware of adolescent problems and psychological disorders, and knows about effective prevention and
intervention techniques.
12.
Is familiar with the concept of resiliency.
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Course Learning Outcomes and Assessment
SECTION 1
Semester Credit Hours (Credit):
Contact Hours (Workforce):
Course Prefix and Number:
DEP 2302
Course Title:
Adolescent Psychology
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SECTION 2a (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
General Education Core (If selected, core discipline area will be identified in Section 4.)
General Education (If selected, you must also complete Section 4, Section 5, and Section 8)
SECTION 2b
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X A.A. Elective
A.S. Required Course
A.S. Professional Elective
A.A.S. Required Course
A.A.S. Professional Elective
Technical Certificate
PSAV/Clock Hour/Workforce
Upper Division/Bachelors
Development Education
Apprenticeship
Other:
If selected, use this space to title “other” option.
SECTION 3
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Reading
X
Speaking
X
Critical Analysis
X
Qualitative Skills
X
X
Writing
X
Listening
X
Information
Literacy
X
Ethical Judgement
X
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working
Collaboratively
SECTION 4 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINE AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communications
Humanities
Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
SECTION 5 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communication
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
SECTION 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understands the physical, social, cognitive
and psychological aspects of adolescent
development
Understands adolescent development within
its historical context
Understands the biological aspect of
adolescent development
Knows the stages and developmental
processes of moral development
Is familiar with the development of values,
religious sense and spirituality
Comprehends various adolescent
development theories
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Course
Course
Course
Course
Course
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classrom
discussions, group projects
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classrom
discussions, group projects
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classrom
discussions, group projects
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Recognizes and understands the process of
adolescent identity, emotional and personality
development
Understands adolescent development in the
context of family, peers, schools, and culture
Is familiar with the concept of intimacy,
influences on gender, sexual attitudes, and
adolescent occupational choices
Is aware of adolescent problems,
psychological disorders, prevention and
intervention techniques, and the concept of
resiliency
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Course
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Course
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Course
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
Course
Tests, quizzes, case studies, classroom
discussions, group projects
SECTION 7
Faculty name(s):
Tessie Bond and Bob Fritts
Date:
11/1/2005
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