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Adolescent Development
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Why do adolescents act the way they do? Why are teenagers so moody? Are all teens addicted to social media? Is adolescence really as bad as portrayed in the media? These questions and many more will be answered in this course where we will learn about adolescent development from a Catholic perspective.
Instructor: Kristi Moore, PhD
Course Description: This course is an introduction to adolescent development and will cover many of the major adolescent development theories and focus on physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional development from a Catholic perspective.
**Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including
puberty, gender development, and relationships.
All materials will be provided FREE by the instructor.
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Adolescent Development
- Instructor
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Kristi Moore, Ph.D.
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Fall 2026
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Psychology
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High School
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September 9th, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
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Live
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$237
- Seats available
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25 seats available
- Seats remaining
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25 seats remaining
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College Preparatory Psychology
Child Development
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Special notes
Course materials are provided FREE. Additional pre-recorded lectures are provided in addition to the live class meetings.
**Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including
puberty, gender development, and relationships.
Total classes
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Duration
Prerequisites
None
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Suggested credit
Outline
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Adolescent Development
Week 2: Physical Development
Week 3: Brain Development
Week 4: Cognitive Development
Week 5: Social Development
Week 6: Identity Development
Week 7: Moral Development
Week 8: Learning & Achievement
Week 9: Families
Week 10: Peers & Media
Week 11: Psychosocial Problems
Week 12: What’s next? A brief intro on Emerging Adulthood
Materials
Homework
There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the live classes. Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying adolescent development principles to some form of media will also be required (approx. three to five pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class.
Fees
Fee: For all 12 classes: $217 if you register on or before July 15, $237 if you register after July 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Kristi Moore, Ph.D.
kristi.moore.homeschool@gmail.com
About Kristi Moore, Ph.D.
Dr. Kristi Moore earned her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology from the University of Florida and is currently an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Applied Psychology graduate program at Angelo State University.
She specializes in child and adolescent development and learning and motivation. Dr. Moore has been teaching psychology since 2009.
She enjoys fulfilling her vocation as a wife and homeschool mother to her four children. Dr. Moore and her husband are licensed foster parents in Florida.
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