HDEV 431 - Prevention and Intervention in Adolescent Development

Units: 4
Research and theory-based approaches to developing and evaluating prevention and intervention programs for adolescents at risk.

Prerequisites: Junior, senior or post-baccalaureate standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the major areas of risk behaviors facing today’s adolescents.

2. Critically evaluate current research on risk and resiliency in adolescents.

3. Understand and critically evaluate contemporary adolescent prevention and intervention programs.

4. Critically analyze future directions and implications for effective adolescent program initiatives.