CDFS 535 - Adult Development, Aging, and Family Life

Description:
A review of development in adulthood and later life, focusing on family interactions and building family strengths. CDFS 435 and CDFS 535 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FCL 535 and FS/FCL 545, students may only receive credit for one.

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 common in adulthood.
Describe key theories related to adulthood development, including the lifespan perspective, Erikson’s model of psychosocial development, and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model of development.
Explain the typical physical, psychological, and social changes from early adulthood to end of life.
Reflect on personal feelings toward aging and working with older adults and their families.
Graduate Level: Evaluate peer-reviewed sources related to adulthood and aging.
Graduate Level: Critically analyze one issue related to intervention with adults and their families.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: Online