PSYC 791W (M1) - Special Topics

SpcTop/Adult Develop & Aging

Online Course Delivery Method: Hybrid / Blended
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 56268
New or specialized courses are presented under this listing. Advanced material not normally covered in a regular course offering in which instructor has specialized knowledge through research and study. May be repeated for different topics.
Section Comments: Capstone option with PSYC 798.M1
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 402 and PSYC 502
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 4 times.
Equivalent(s): PSYC 791
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Online with some campus visits, EUNH
Instructors: Alison Paglia

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 R 1:10pm - 3:00pm PANDRA P503
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

Adult Development is an in-depth multidimensional approach to the study of aging, focusing on the gains and losses associated with aging. In this course students will focus on ways to minimize the losses and maximize the gains associated with normal aging and aging with disease. Students will explore possible solutions to real-world problems for older adults. Topics such as changes in physical and cognitive abilities, death/dying, and caregiver burden will be discussed.