PSYC 3150U – Psychology of Aging

This course focuses on normal psychological development from maturity to old age. Students will gain an appreciation for how psychological theory can contribute to our understanding of biological, cognitive and socio-emotional developmental changes. Topics may include the social, emotional and cognitive development through the elder years; problems with adjustment in the aged, including problems of physical decline, aloneness and disengagement; the needs and care of the aged; dementia and neural decline; and the psychology of dying and death.
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2010U
Recommended: SSCI 2900U
Experiential learning: Yes