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Description COUN 781 Counseling Older Adults and Their Families- 1 Unit Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity. Qualifications COUN 781 Counseling Older Adults and Their Families- 1 Unit Saturdays 1:30-5:45 January 4-29, 2027 In this class, we will explore the biological, social and psychological changes and transitions that occur during late adulthood (age 60 on) until death. We will examine both normative and non-normative life trajectories and life events and changes, especially in the context of socio-historical, cultural, and demographic factors, discuss the choices that people face in their later years, and the factors that contribute to decision-making by adults. Various social identities, such as gender, class, race/ethnicity, and religion, will be utilized as analytic frameworks to understand the variability across adulthood, both in the U.S. and in other countries. Issues related to long-term care and mental health issues of older adults will be addressed
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