Andrew Revell, PhD

A survey of theories of adolescent personality development, psychopathology and current issues in the field.

Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.

Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.

A study of normative adult life transformations and crises within the context of cultural diversity and empowerment. Students will investigate culture, gender and ethnicity patterns. Topics include methodology; developmental theories of adulthood; physical and cognitive changes in adulthood; changing societal, familial, and occupational roles in adulthood; changes in personality and responses to stress in adult lives; and dying as the final stage of development.

Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content area of developmental psychology.

Advanced seminar course addressing psychological aging, with an emphasis on developmental theories, and maintenance of cognitive health. Primary source readings will consider normative and pathological changes with age, the potential for interventions, and contributions from other systems of influence such as biology and neuroscience.

Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.