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Early Adulthood

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Provider

Coursera
Pricing

Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

3 hours
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate
Subtitles

English

Part of

Human Lifespan Development

Overview

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Learn how to analyze the critical choices and challenges that define early adulthood, the pivotal period from the late teens through the thirties. This course explores how physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development shapes major life decisions about careers, relationships, and family, and examines why this time is so key for building a future. By the end of this course, you will have a clearer picture of the factors that help people succeed and thrive during these foundational years.

Syllabus

Early Adulthood

In this course, you’ll learn about the big changes and challenges people face as they move from their late teens into their twenties and thirties. We’ll start by looking at the physical changes and major life tasks that come with early adulthood. You’ll explore how thinking and problem-solving skills continue to develop, and how experiences like college or job training can shape your mind, social life, and emotions. We’ll also talk about different theories on how people grow socially and emotionally during this time, and examine the importance of relationships - whether it’s friendships, dating, or starting a family. Finally, you’ll see why early adulthood is such a key time for making career choices and figuring out your future. By the end of this course, you’ll have a clearer picture of what early adulthood is all about and what helps people succeed during these exciting years.