FCL 545 - Family Gerontology

Description:
A review of the research literature on families in later life, focusing on family interactions and building family strengths. FCL 435 and FCL 545 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FS 545, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the family studies graduate program or permission of instructor.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss societal attitudes of discrimination toward the elderly
Evaluate issues in interpersonal relationships related to aging.
Identify issues, regulations, and services impacting the elderly.
Explain the typical physical, psychological, and social changes in later life.
Reflect on their personal feelings toward aging and working with older adults and their families.
Graduate Level: Evaluate peer-reviewed sources related to aging.
Graduate Level: Critically analyze one issue related to intervention with older adults and their families.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/15/18