Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
PY30 A & B

Instructor:  Loretta Brady    
E-mail:  lbrady@anselm.edu
Office: Goulet 3602        Phone: 641-7144   
Class Time:
Section A: 3105 Goulet, Tue/Thur 11:30-12:45
Section B: 3102 Goulet, Wednesday 6-8:30

Office Hours: T/Th= 10-11 and by appointment

Description & Objectives
Adulthood has been defined many distinct ways by various cultures and generations. The Psychology of Adulthood and Aging is a review of adulthood from social, cultural, biological, spiritual and developmental perspectives. Students will be presented with opportunities to better understand their own and others adult experience by examining scientific research, contemporary literature and media and personal interviews. Through the course material and community contacts students will discover the many paths and experiences encountered through adulthood as well as better understand the multiple models of healthy adult development available to them.

By semester end students should be able to:
· Understand and apply theories of adulthood to various life stages
· Articulate and challenge stereotypes of adulthood through exposure, research and discussion.
· Articulate a positive model of aging that encompasses diverse human experience including that of disabled, minority, or low-income individuals.  

Course Materials
Required:
Bee, H.L. & Bjorklund, B.R. (2004) The journey of adulthood, 5th Edition
 Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall

Albom, M. (2003) The five people you meet in heaven. NY,NY: Hyperion Books
 
A compilation of readings will also be made available for students by their peers and by the instructor throughout the semester