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2024-2025 PAU University Catalog

PSYS807 Psychological Science III: Adult Development & Aging

This course is designed to provide a general knowledge base of the maturation of human beings, with the understanding, however, that aging varies tremendously among persons. The second half of human development that includes early adulthood, middle age, and old age is the focus of this class. Students learn about the biological, cognitive, psychological, and social changes that occur as people age. Diversity issues of ethnic/ and or cultural, gender, and sexual orientation will also be introduced. This course includes a review of ethical practices and issues related to aging.

Credits

1.5