ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 232
FALL, 2003
DIVERSITY by Nancy J. Cobb (4th edition)
SPECIAL NOTES:
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PSYCHOLOGY 232
DESCRIPTION ment during the period of adolescence. The course covers physiological, cognitive, social, cultural and psychological aspects of early, middle, and late adolescence. This course requires as a prerequisite that students have completed and passed General Psychology I (PSY 101).
PRIMARY
EDUCATIONAL
GOALS The primary educational goal of this course is to elaborate upon and to expand the factual and theoretical information covered in PSY 101 thus enabling the student to identify and analyze the adolescent period of human development from the context of social and cultural heritage.
PRIMARY
EDUCATIONAL
OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will have demonstrated an acceptable level of mastery of the psychological concepts, theories, and vocabulary and demonstrated an understanding of these in everyday applications to individuals and groups of adolescents as they grow and develop with their present day culture. Proof of mastery will be demonstrated by the student’s ability to maintain acceptable examination scores, critique and analyze current research, and analyze adolescent behavior in the context of later adult development.
It further provides a link to human lifespan development through critical analysis of adolescent behavior and its link to adulthood issues.
OTHER GOALS: This course also seeks to provide opportunity for further development of written and oral communication skills, to provide opportunity to critically analyze and understand the students’ own development during adolescence, and to provide exposure to lifelong application of particular topics in growth and development of adults.
ASSESSMENT:
The level at which the general education goal of this course has been achieved will be determined by a cumulative assessment of the student’s achievement of the specific course outcomes. Additionally, the faculty evaluation and/or student questionnaires will provide evidence of the level of success. The outcome statements will be assessed through written examination, outside reading materials, and research projects. Students answer multiple-choice and essay questions to demonstrate their ability to identify, describe and apply various psychological concepts.
GRADING POLICIES:
There are a total of 550 points for this course. These are accumulated as follows:
TEST 1 CHAPTERS 1-3 100PTS.
TEST 2 CHAPTERS 4-6 100PTS.
TEST 3 CHAPTERS 7-9 100PTS.
TEST 4 CHAPTERS 10-14 100PTS.
OUTSIDE READINGS 50PTS.
RESEARCH 100PTS.
TOTAL 550PTS.
CHAPTER TEST GRADE SCALE FINAL GRADE SCALE
90-100 = A 495-550 = A
80-89 = B 440-494 = B
70-79 = C 385-439 = C
60-69 = D 330-384 = D
BELOW 60 = F BELOW 330 = F
OUTSIDE READINGS DUE SEPT. 24, 2003
EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO CRITIQUE A RECENT ARTICLE INVOLVING THE PERIOD OF ADOLESCENCE. THIS CRITIQUE MUST BE APPROXIMATELY ONE PAGE IN LENGTH AND FROM A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE ARTICLE.
RESEARCH: DUE: NOVEMBER 12, 2003
A FIVE-PAGE RESEARCH PAPER (double-spaced) AT LEAST FOUR SOURCES MUST BE CITED, ONLY 2 MAY BE INTERNET SOURCES.
SUGGESTED TOPICS:
COMPARISON OF ADOLESCENT CULTURE IN THE 80’S AND TODAY
WHY DOESN’T SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS ERADICATE STDs?
DOES A CORRELATION EXIST BETWEEN TEENAGERS FROM DIVORCED HOMES AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR? COLLEGE SUCCESS?
OTHER POSSIBLE GRADES FOR THE COURSE:
N = AUDIT: No grade or credit. The student must have registered as an audit in order to receive this grade.
W = WITHDRAWAL: A grade of W is given by the Admissions Office after a student has processed a drop/add form through the Admissions Office. Note: the instructor does have the right to administratively withdraw a student from class resulting in a grade of W; but this is not automatic. Students wishing to withdraw must do so through the Admissions Office.
I = INCOMPLETE: An INCOMPLETE is given at the discretion of the instructor and must meet the following criteria:
(a) student attends regularly
(b) student has completed 80% of the coursework and is passing
(c) the instructor feels the student can realistically complete the coursework in the following semester
NOTE: If the coursework is not completed prior to the exam period of the following semester, the grade is automatically converted to an F by the Admissions Office.
CHEATING: Cheating is defined as plagiarism, talking to another student during a test or exam, looking at at another student’s work during a test or exam, use of notes or books during a test or exam, or turning in a paper that is not the student’s work. Any student caught engaging in these behaviors will be given an automatic failure for the exam or the paper.
ATTENDANCE:
Students do not receive a grade for attendance. Students are expected to have regular and prompt attendance because failure to exhibit regular attendance seriously impairs the student’s ability to succeed in the course. Any reason for absence should be indicated to the instructor, preferably in advance. The instructor has the prerogative to accept or reject any excuse for absence. Any absence excused by the Academic Vice-President shall be accepted. Missing over 5 times in a class that meets three days per week is excessive.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
If VSCC is officially open all classes will meet as scheduled, all assignments will be due, and any scheduled tests, quizzes, or exams will be given. Any missed work will be subject to the policies outlined in the syllabus.
CLASSROOM DEPORTMENT:
All policies and procedures for classroom misconduct are discussed in the Student Handbook.
ALL CELLULAR PHONES AND BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF!
As a point of emphasis, the instructor will not tolerate any activity which is disruptive to the classroom setting, which adversely affects others, and which is considered by the instructor as unethical, immoral or illegal. Students will be dismissed from the class and the issue of misconduct brought before the Vice-President for Student Services.
The instructor will not allow the use of tobacco (of any sort), eating or drinking in the classroom. Parents are asked not to bring children to class.