This course will focus on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of adolescent development from an applied perspective. Specifically, issues related to teaching adolescents in middle schools and high schools, grade 5-12, will be considered. Students will engage in a service learning project to gain an understanding of children in this age range [undergraduate requirement]. Fulfills X in LS Core for undergraduate students. This course will be required for graduate students enrolled in the Middle or Secondary Teacher Education licensure programs who have not received credit for it and as an undergraduate student.