PSYC 3500 – Child & Adolescent Psychology

Dr. Anne Yanez (anne.yanez@mga.edu)

Calendar for Fall 2026, Short Session 1

All Assignments Due at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Late work accepted up to 4 days after due date with a 30% grade deduction
Exceptions:  No late Quizzes, Midterm/Final Projects, Extra Credit

Attendance Check-in
Due Thursday, August 15 (Late work not accepted)
Entry Quiz & Introductory Discussion

Lesson 1. August 18 (Late work: Aug 22)
Chapters 1-2 (Intro, Developmental Theories)
Blog 1
Behavior Analysis
Reflection 1
Quiz 1 (Late work not accepted)

Lesson 2.  Due August 25 (Late work: Aug 29)
Chapters 3-4 (Genetics, Prenatal & Birth)
Midterm Project Check-in (Extra Credit-late work not accepted)
Blog 2
Behavior Analysis 2                                                                                                                                            
Reflection 2  
Quiz 2 (Late work not accepted)

Lesson 3.  Due September 1 (Late work: Sep 5)
Chapters 5-7 (First 2 Years of Life)
Blog 3
Behavior Analysis 3
Reflection 3
Quiz 3 (Late work not accepted)

Midterm Project – Due Thursday, September 3 (Late work not accepted)
This class has a midterm project instead of an exam.

Lesson 4.  Due September 8 (Late work: Sep 12)  
Chapters 8-10 (Early Childhood)
Blog 4
Behavior Analysis 4
Reflection 4
Quiz 4 (Late work not accepted) 

Lesson 5. Due September 15 (Late work: Sep 19)  
Chapters 11-13 (Middle Childhood)
Blog 5
Behavior Analysis 5
Reflection 5
Quiz 5 (Late work not accepted)

Lesson 6. Due September 22 (Late work: Sep 26)
Chapters 14-16 (Adolescence)
Blog 6
Behavior Analysis 6
Reflection 6
Quiz 6 (Late work not accepted)

Final Project – Due Tuesday, September 29 (Late work not accepted)
This class has a final project instead of an exam. 
The final project is your last assignment for this class.