GER 366 - Families in Later Life

Credit Hours: 3
Examination of the structure and function of families in later life. Topics of interest include demographic trends impacting the structure of the family, marriage, sibling relations, parent-adult child relations, grandparenthood, widowhood, and retirement. The application of family theories and their relevance to later life families will be discussed. Identical with CFD 365, SWK 365, and PSY 366. Can only receive credit for one of following: CFD 365, GER 366, PSY 366 or SWK 365.

Prerequisite: PSY 121 or SOC 150; and CFD 155 or CFD 163 or 30 hours.
Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Fall