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Adolescence
EDF
5136 Course Web Page
Summer
2000
The purpose of this course is
threefold. First, to provide students with an
understanding of the dominant theories which inform
current understandings of adolescent physical, social,
cognitive, moral, and identity development. Rather than
looking at many theories focusing on a single aspect of
development, the course will look at many aspects of
development typically focusing on 1 or 2 theories of
explanation. Second, the class will provide students with
an opportunity to review their own adolescence and
attempt to develop a coherent and defensible narrative
describing their own development during this period. This
opportunity for review and reflection is considered
critical in understanding student’s biases and
assumptions about the development of others during this
life period. Finally, students will begin the process of
applying developmental theory to the needs of adolescents
in a variety of settings. Specific needs of the
adolescent client will be discussed along with an
exploration of potential intervention strategies. Upon
successful completion of this course, students will be
able to describe adolescent clients in relation to
specific developmental theory, and to articulate their
personal beliefs concerning adolescent development and
the impact this belief may have on their future work with
adolescent clientele.
- Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Counselor Education Program
- College of Professional Studies
- Phone: 941-590-7792 Fax:
941-590-7801
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Office Address: ABIII, 291
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Office Hours: Wednesday 3:00- 5:00 and
- Other hours by appointment
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