Self and Other Course Pairing
First-year Seminar in Psychology: Navigating Emerging Adulthood (PY 102)
Emerging adulthood (age 18 -25) is a unique developmental period between adolescence and adulthood characterized by exploration, identity development and “feeling in-between.” During this time, emerging adults often experience instability as they transition from dependence on parents to other commitments including careers and romantic partners. This is also an introspective stage as emerging adults often have more freedom of choice than at other times in life. In this course, we will explore what science tells us about emerging adulthood. Students will be introduced to relevant developmental theorists and scientific methodology, and learn foundational psychology-related skills (e.g., reading empirical articles, writing in APA-style).
Faculty biography
Dr. Rachel Grover is a licensed clinical psychologist who studies social skills development, friendships, romantic relationships, and anxiety in children, adolescents, and emerging adults. She teaches Introductory Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Development, and Research Methods in Psychology. She also teaches in both the Psychology Masters and Doctoral programs at Loyola University Maryland.
Introduction to Special Education (SE 296)
Provides an introduction to the terminology, identification, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of diverse students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on inclusion, diversity issues, federal and state legislative mandates pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, parental involvement, individualized education programs, and professional practice and foundations in special education. Participants investigate the major areas of exceptionality, addressing the characteristics and educational needs of students with orthopedic, visual, hearing, speech, emotional, cognitive, and health impairments, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and those with learning disabilities. Connections between theory and practice are developed to enhance acquisition of course competencies.
Faculty biography
Professor Monique Yates is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Loyola University Maryland. She has more than 30 years of experience in the field of education, teaching, supporting, and preparing teachers who will advocate for equitable education for all students, particularly those with diverse learning needs. Monique's career included teaching general education, special education, and working in the central offices of Baltimore City and Baltimore County schools supporting teachers, students, and their families. Monique came to Loyola in 2012 to teach as an adjunct professor before joining the school of Teacher Education full time in 2021. During her time at Loyola, she has worked with teacher interns and local school partners to enhance our teacher preparation program. Monique is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Council for Exceptional Children and has worked as a certified trainer for the Crisis Prevention Institute and the International Institute for Restorative Practices.
Mentor biography
Taylor Thornton serves as the Accommodations Coordinator in Disability and Accessibility Services. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola in 2019 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2021. Outside of Loyola, Taylor can be found working on or seeing live theatre around Baltimore.
Virtual Advisor
For PY majors, PY102 counts as a major elective. For non-PY majors, PY102 may fulfill a social science core requirement (excluding Sellinger School of Business, sociology, and political science) This course pairing is recommended for students interested in majoring or minoring in education.
