Gerontology Graduate Programs

Graduate Certificate Course Information

Family Relationships and Aging

University:

University of Arkansas

Course Number:

HDFS 54503

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $622 per credit

Start/End Dates:

August 18, 2025 - October 07, 2025

Overview

Course Description

Examination of research and theories on family dynamics and transitions in mid-to-late life, how they impact adults and their family relationships, and the practices and professional ethics of working with diverse older adults and their families.

Contacts

Instructor

Tim Killian
Office: 479-575-7214
tkillian@uark.edu

Campus Coordinator

For course access questions, contact the teaching university’s campus coordinator. For enrollment questions, contact your home university campus coordinator.

Textbooks

TBD

Course Access

Blackboard at U of A

Several weeks before classes begin, students receive an account creation email inviting them to the University of Arkansas organization. If students do not have a Microsoft account, they are prompted to create one. Students are granted access to Blackboard Learn and sent login instructions. Students should contact campus coordinator, Nancy Arnold, with general questions. Students having technical difficulties setting up their accounts or logging in may contact the University of Arkansas IT Help Desk at 479-575-2905.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Information is subject to change.

Please revisit this page again before the semester starts to make sure you have all the current information.

Drops and Refunds:

Students adhere to the drop and refund policies and deadlines of their home university.

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