PSY385

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PSY385 - Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Adults: Psychology, Policy & Law

Psychology Undergraduate UA - UA General

Course Description

This course will serve as a broad introduction to the many ethical issues present in the care of older adults. We will examine the topic from a psychological perspective, raising questions about autonomy, rights, obligations, and standards of care. Students will be challenged to critically examine the ethical challenges presented in a diverse array of topics, from financial planning to maltreatment and institutionalization to end-of-life care. Throughout the course we will integrate law, policy, and research to develop the tools needed for ethical decision-making in complex situations involving advance directives, maltreatment, institutionalization, end-of-life care, and more.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Name

Lecture

Workload Hours

3

Optional Component

No

Typically Offered Main Campus

Fall

Typically Offered Distance Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered UA Online Campus

Fall

Typically Offered Phoenix Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered South Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Community Campus

Not Offered