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PSYCS34

Psychology of Aging

Subject code

PSYC

Course Number

S34

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

K. Snyder

Course Long Title

Psychology of Aging

Description

This course introduces the major theories and issues in the field of adulthood and aging. The focus is on social, cognitive, and physical development in the adulthood and late adulthood years. Topics include research methods in adulthood and aging; social, personality, and cognitive development among older adults; and death. The role of context, race, race and ethnicity, and culture are considered throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 and 240, and PSYC 261 or 262.

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements

(Psychology: IDEA)

Class Restriction

Exclude First Years

Offering Frequency

One-time offering