Study of development during adulthood and later life. Emphasis on perceptual-motor and cognitive functioning, personality, adjustment, social, familial, and cultural aspects of adulthood.
Examination of issues related to family life in the later years from the perspectives of the elderly and the family. Prereq: 6 credits of social science.
Study of research in applied Social Gerontology. The course will explore quantitative and qualitative approaches to studying older persons and related systems.
Formation, implementation and impact of policies that affect the well-being of the elderly in the United States.
Study of application of gerontology research and theory. The course will provide an overview of programs, methods and evaluations of services for older adults.
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Fall Year 1 |
Fall Year 1 |
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HDFS 760 Aging Policy |
3 |
HNES 652 Nutrition |
3 |
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HDFS 790 Perspectives |
3 |
HDFS 790 Perspectives |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
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Spring Year 1 |
Spring Year 1 |
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HDFS 682 Family Context |
3 |
ADFH 690 Environment |
3 |
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HDFS 660 Adult Dev & Aging |
3 |
HDFS 660 Adult Dev & Aging |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
HDFS 722 Applied Research |
3 |
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Summer Year 1 |
Summer Year 1 |
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HDFS 790 Professional Issues |
3 |
HDFS 790 Professional Issues |
3 |
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Fall Year 2 |
Fall Year 2 |
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HNES 652 Nutrition |
3 |
HDFS 760 Aging Policy |
3 |
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Thesis or Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
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Thesis or Paper |
3 |
Thesis or Elective |
3 |
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Spring Year 2 |
Spring Year 2 |
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ADFH 690 Environment |
3 |
HDFS 682 Family Context |
3 |
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HDFS 722 Applied Research |
3 |
Thesis or Paper |
3 |
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