Adolescent psychology

Lay out a 34-page personal theoretical framework to guide your work with adolescents for a potential employer.

Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.

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Job applicants are often asked by the hiring committee to explain the personal theoretical frameworks that guide their work. Often, a prepared statement is required as part of the application, in order to screen applicants for their abilities to articulate positions and write professionally. The process of developing an essay helps to clarify beliefs.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Analyze how theories of development and related research explain aspects of adolescent growth and behavior.
Apply a relevant theoretical framework for working with adolescents.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a theoretical framework relative to adolescence.
Competency 2: Assess the potential impact of individual and cultural differences on adolescent development.
Analyze the effect of background factors on adolescents.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Use grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition and expression.
Use APA format and style in written documents, with only minor errors that do not detract from meaning