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The Transition to Adulthood

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0200 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0200
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The goal of this course is to examine the individual, socio-demographic and policy factors that have given rise to this new developmental stage of "emerging adulthood." Students will examine theories and research related to the stage of emerging adulthood with a focus on the ways in which context shapes development. Context includes both micro and macro-level influences on emerging adulthood (e.g., sociohistorical context, race/ethnicity, gender, and economic conditions). The topics include: historical comparisons of emerging adulthood; cultural, ethnic, and gender identity; family and romantic relationships; friendships; and education and career choices.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 and either PSYCH 241/341 or PSYCH 242/342

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0200

Enrolled / Capacity

26 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Alison Hui

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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