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Families in Later Life

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Th 1p.m. – 3p.m.		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Th 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course is designed as an overview of major areas of research on later life families. The class provides an opportunity to develop and evaluate research dealing with families in later life. Students will learn about theoretical bases of research and special methodological issues facing family researchers. Selected substantive topics include: intimate relationships in later life, intergenerational relationships, sibling relationships, the demographics of later life families, family caregiving, and policy issues.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

Enrolled / Capacity

4 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Robin Sherman

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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