SHS 186 - Youth and Emerging Adult Development: CD

5.0 Credits
Addresses growth and development of youth (12 to 18 year olds) and emerging adults (18 to 24 year olds) in terms of social-emotional, physical, cultural, and cognitive perspectives. Includes theoretical content, observation, and practical application. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe youth development, including biological, cognitive, and social-emotional, as an ongoing set of processes, from early adolescence to emerging adulthood.
Analyze the developmental changes experienced by youth from a cultural and historical perspective.
Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of gender, culture, ethnicity, age, family, peers, and the development of identity on the growing adolescent.
Explain problems youth and emerging adults may face, and show an understanding of the influence of media and technology on development.