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Gerontology Graduate Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Family Relationships and Aging

University:
University of Arkansas University of Arkansas logo
Course Number:
HDFS 5453
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $600 per credit
Start/End Dates:
August 21, 2023 - December 15, 2023

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

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Family Ties and Aging
Connidis, Ingrid A. & Barnett, Amanda E.
Edition: 3rd
ISBN: 9781412992862
Publisher: Sage

Course Access

 
About 3 - 4 weeks before the semester starts, they will receive an email inviting them to the University of Arkansas organization. If students do not have a Microsoft account, they will have to create one. Students taking a course taught by the University of Arkansas will be granted access to the University of Arkansas course management system, Blackboard. An email will be sent to the email address provided by the student's home university with detailed instructions about procedures for logging into Blackboard and the online course. If students have not received the invite they can contact the University of Arkansas campus coordinator, Nancy Arnold. If they are having trouble with logging into Blackboard, they can contact our IT Help Desk at 479-575-4357.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

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