Psychology 239, Spring 2012

Required readings

Tentative schedule   

Instructor:   Andrew Futterman, Ph.D. 

Office: Beaven 316

Phone: 793-3432 or 793-2533 (the Health Professions Office; you will reach Mickie Casello, the Health Professions Administrative Assistant, who can reach me, forward to me your message, or set up an appt. to meet with me)

Email:  afutterm@holycross.edu 

Office hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays 2-3:30; Wednesdays 12:30-2

Content of the Course: This course will provide an overview of the basic methods, concepts and controversies in the psychology of aging. A main goal of the course is to help you develop skills in critically evaluating theory and research in aging. In particular, we will focus on many prominent scientific, clinical, and public policy issues in the field. For example, we will examine basic processes of physiological and cognitive aging, assessment and treatment of depression, memory impairments, and dementia, and ethical and scientific issues pertaining to health care allocation and euthanasia. 

From my home page you can get all course materials and reach other links. I strongly encourage you to check this web site regularly as I will update the syllabus.  

I also strongly encourage you to email me if you are having trouble reaching me by phone.  I check my email daily and respond quickly.