The Adolescent Development course, implemented to facilitate the growth of adolescents, is presented in three parts: the first addresses the student's self-concept and provides skills for effective management of relationships; the second focuses on student learning style and improving academic achievement skills; the final part consists of a career inventory which is elaborated through research activities in the student's area of interest. Conducted at a middle school in northeastern New Jersey, the study included 76 seventh grade students (38 participants, 38 in a control group). The study consisted of a survey of demographic information, a pre and post class survey, and observations. Research questions were: (1) Are seventh grade students more aware of their self-concept after completing the Adolescent Development class? (2) Do they understand their relationships and the effect that self-image has on them? (3) Does participating in a class designed to improve self-concept and awareness have an effect on their desire to explore possible future careers? and (4) Do the students have a better understanding of their individual learning styles that will impact on their academic progress? It was concluded that students who participated in the course increased their self-concept and self-awareness. (JBJ)