SFL 334
Adult Development and Aging in the Family
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Adjustments to physical, emotional, social, and economic changes. Needs arising from changes in family relationships, living arrangements, and employment; retirement planning.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Content and Learning
Learning Outcome
Interact with older adults (parents, grandparents, neighbors, ward members, research participants, clients, etc.) in an informed (accurate knowledge of relevant issues) and sensitive (aware of "life course" perspective) manner.
Apply complex interactions of gerontology concepts to real-life situations, including current issues in local, national, and world communities.
Understand and articulate basic age-related biological, psychological, and sociological processes and learn how to access and evaluate information about those age-related experiences.
Synthesize course concepts through observing, serving, and interacting with older adults in the community.
