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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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CFS 4650 - Transitions in Development: Adolescence


Explores the developmental tasks and life experiences of children ages 10 through 21 and the contexts in which this development occurs, including families, peer groups, schools, neighborhoods, and work and leisure settings. Theories and research relevant to adolescence will be reviewed; the implications of these theories and research for working with adolescents will be considered.

Requisites: C or better in (CFS 2700 and 2710) and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will apply their understanding of adolescent development to identify strategies for working with adolescents.
  • Students will describe the development of children ages 10 through 21, based on scholarly theory and research.
  • Students will discuss the contexts of families, peer groups, schools, neighborhoods, and work and leisure settings that influence adolescent development.
  • Students will interpret the meaning of adolescent behavior based on their understanding of adolescent development.
  • Students will recognize the diverse cultural contexts such as ethnic and economic background influence adolescent development.



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