APSY3244

Adult Development and Aging

Explores theories and research on development across early, middle, and late adulthood. Topics include physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Both the growth and decline across adulthood are discussed, with attention to prevention and a focus on successful aging. This course offers numerous opportunities for reflection on one's own development as an adult. The course also provides insights into application of adult development to real life situations and is especially helpful to those who wish to work with adult populations.

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.87 / 5

Based on 331 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Jacqueline V Lerner
    Fall 2026
  • Jacqueline Lerner
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.99/5
  • Lily Konowitz
    Summer 2023 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Selva Lewin-Bizan
    Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.20/5

Sections

  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Jacqueline V Lerner · Campion Hall 235 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered