PSY 3230 - Adult Development & Aging

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Fulfills Social/Developmental Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. The study of adult lives from a life-span perspective. In addition to the psychology of aging, students will investigate societal influences on aging. Topics include theories of the life-cycle, identity formation, the experience of growing older, personality stability, and psychological adjustment to the myths and realities of age. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate and apply what is known about the bio-behavioral, cognitive and psycho-social processes throughout adulthood. 2. Apply empirical knowledge about adult development to self and others. 3. Assess adult development theories and differences with multicultural issues. Prerequisites: PSY 1100 or FSHD 1500 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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