Aging, Studies in

Studies in Aging, CSAG = 0410

3480. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. 
3 hours. Personality, cognitive, social and sensory-perceptual aspects 
of development from early adulthood through death. Emphasis is on the 
development of a comprehensive understanding of the adult portion of the 
life span. (Same as PSYC 3480.)

4020. Psychology of Death and Dying. 3 hours. Concepts and attitudes 
concerning death and dying from a psychological perspective; current 
research on death and dying; development of insights and understanding 
to prepare the student to interact effectively with people who are 
terminally ill and their family members. Prerequisite(s): advanced 
standing and consent of department. (Same as PSYC 4020.)

4060. Leisure and Aging. 3 hours. Develops an awareness of the 
physiological, psychological, economic and sociological processes of 
aging that affect leisure behavior and involvement patterns. Development 
of activity programs for community-based and institution-bound 
individuals. Prerequisite(s): SOCI/CSAG 4550 recommended. (Same as RECR 
4060.)

4250. Topics in Gerontology. 1-3 hours. In-depth analysis and discussion 
of selected significant subjects in aging. May be repeated for credit as 
topics vary.

4450. The Family in Later Life. 3 hours. Later stages in the family life 
cycle are surveyed with emphasis on changing family composition, role 
transitions and support systems. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or 
equivalent. (Same as SOCI 4450.)

4550. Sociology of Aging. 3 hours. Emergence of aging as a problem in 
industrial societies; specific problems and programs relating to older 
people in American society. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. 
(Same as SOCI 4550.)

4780. Aging Programs and Services. 3 hours. Introduction to the history 
of social policy in aging; derivations and directions of public policy, 
interrelationships of agencies; discussion of selected programs and 
services for the aged.

4840-4850. Studies in Aging Field Practicum. 3 hours each. Field 
practicum (12 hours per week) in an agency or institution delivering 
services to the elderly; 170 clock hours in field. Prerequisite(s): 
senior standing in the studies in aging program and completion of CSAG 
3480, 4550 and 4780.

4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.

4960-4970. Studies in Aging Institute. 1-3 hours each. Selected topics 
are developed in an institute format and are regularly scheduled. May be 
repeated for credit as topics vary.