Program of Study
Students in the Adult Development and Aging program take courses taught by Adult Development and Aging faculty, other Human Development faculty, faculty from sociology and psychology, and other faculty with expertise in research methods, statistical analysis, and qualitative methods. Students who complete the Ph.D. through the Adult Development and Aging program acquire a breadth of research training, equipping them to conduct independent research using a range of methodological and analytical skills. Student programs of study typically include courses in family studies and health along with a practicum experience.