PSY 36700 - Adult Development And Aging

Prerequisite(s): PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory and research on adult development from young adulthood through the elderly years. Course covers biological, cognitive, personality, and social issues. Topics include vocational choice, marriage, parenthood, the empty nest, menopause, memory and aging, retirement, widowhood, longevity, and death and dying. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional effects of aging.
2. Compare and contrast theoretical approaches to aging.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse environmental contexts and experiences of aging individuals.

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