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Spring 2010
Instructor Cranstoun
Email: cranstoun@rowan.edu
Office Hours: Please see instructor
Course Objective: This course covers the major principles and scientific research underlying adolescent
development. It will explore the developmental period of adolescence from biological, psychological and
sociological perspectives while addressing both historical and topical issues affecting the adolescent.
Topics addressed will include pubertal changes, cognitive, moral and emotional development,
social, peer and familial factors impacting the lives of the adolescent as well as issues of
sexuality, vocational issues and delinquency in adolescence.
Attendance: To succeed in this course, it is critically important that you attend all lectures. Most
lectures will cover material also discussed in the text chapters; some will present additional
material. Attending class is the only option for obtaining much of the information conveyed in
this course. If you do miss a lecture, it is your responsibility to get the notes from one of your
classmates. .
Grading:
3. Research paper: a 5-7 page research paper worth a potential total of 15 points. Paper
topics, format and expectations will be reviewed in class on Thursday, January 27th..
Classroom Policies: Please ensure ALL wireless devices are turned off during class and all tests.
Students are encouraged to participate in class as much as possible. Topics covered in this class
may have particular personal significance to you; however, please keep personal disclosures to a
minimum. Students are to refer to the college handbook for issues on cheating, grading and
etiquette. It is your responsibility to contact the professor if you are having any issues related to
the class.
Research Paper=15
Evening Classes: The Rowan school closing number is 2829. This number will be announced on the radio
by 3:30 p.m.
Tentative Schedule
(Please note that this is a tentative outline for this semester. The instructor will inform students of
any changes to the syllabus in as timely a manner as possible)
2/18 Gender
2/25 Sexuality
3/4 Moral Development/Research Papers Due
3/11 Families/Exam 2
5/6 Exam 3