FYS 1153 - The Transition to Adulthood

Credits: 4
Are you an adult? When faced with this question most college students respond with an ambivalent “in some ways yes and in some ways no.” What insight can we gain into the universals and the unique pathways inherent in the transition to adulthood? In this course we will consider this developmental transition in depth by: 1) critically examining relevant theories and research, 2) conducting our own original research, 3) considering cultural variations in this transition, and 4) examining popular medial portrayals of coming of age. In addition, we will highlight the developmental tasks faced by college students as they negotiate their own journeys to adulthood.
McDaniel Plan: First-Year Seminar