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Jul 03, 2024
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GERO 631 - Advanced Studies in Human Development and Family: Adult Development and Aging (3 units)
Theory, research, and issues in adult development and aging. Can be repeated for up to 15 credits.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to assess the lifespan/lifecourse perspective to appreciate age over time in relation to: the human life cycle and stages of growth and development within the social context; to the historical context of cohorts; and to age, gender, race, and SES within social environments.
2. Students will be able to interpret human growth and development across the lifespan / course including late life outcomes such as life satisfaction, coping and adaptation.
3. Students will be able to evaluate the impact of inequality on individual and group life opportunities throughout the lifespan/course impacting late-life outcomes.
4. Students will be able to identify and explain research methodologies, interpretations and applications used by different disciplines to study aging.
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