Developmental theories, research, and literature relating to the early adolescent. A course for students planning to meet middle school certification requirements. An introduction to behavior and development from early adolescence to adulthood. The primary emphasis of this course will be a critical review of research and literature in the field of adolescent psychology. This course begins with early adulthood and continues through mid-life and old age.
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
An intensive study of the nature and development of sex differences with particular emphasis on understanding feminine personality, socialization, and sexuality. Mental health issues concerning women will also be discussed. The course covers identification of gifted children and adults with an emphasis upon the development of educational programs which maximize the development of giftedness. Included will be a critical review of research and literature in the areas of giftedness and creativity. An introductory course in the field of abnormal psychology with emphasis on application of psychological theories to the treatment of alcoholism and on psychological research regarding alcoholism.