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Understanding Psychological Processes in Older Adults

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
Tu 7p.m. – 9p.m.		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1740 (guest students)
$1725 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
Time
Tu 7p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1740 (guest students)
$1725 (current students)

Description

This course focuses on psychological processes in the second half of life. Administrators and managers will benefit from a foundation in the psychological issues that accompany the aging process. The course addresses both normal aging and psychopathology. The course analyzes normal age-related psychological changes, common psychopathologies, dementia, and the psychodynamics of caregiving for older adults. The policy implications of psychological changes in later life are presented with attention to the delivery of effective and efficient interventions.

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 12

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ellen Birchander

Tuition*

$1740 (guest students)
$1725 (current 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.

Tuition Details