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AGING AND THE FAMILY

HDFS 763
Course Description

Psychological and social aspects of aging. Interaction of aged individual with the family and larger social systems. Developmental principles, methodological considerations, theoretical/empirical issues, and findings.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.95

9.14% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
90%

11.18% from Historical

Class Size
10

42.86% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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