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Summer 2022 Course Information

Theories of Aging

University:

Oklahoma State University

Course Number:

HDFS 5433

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $590 per credit

Start/End Dates:

June 06, 2022 - July 29, 2022

Course Description

This course addresses the historical, contemporary, and interdisciplinary basis of aging theory. Students critically assess biological, psychological, sociological, and human developmental conceptualizations. Emphasis of the course is on conceptual models as well as theoretical development and application within gerontological research and the field of aging.

Contacts

Instructor

Alex Bishop
Office: 405-744-3989
Fax: 405-744-6344
alex.bishop@okstate.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Not Required

Course Access

Canvas at OSU

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Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Faculty

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