CSLG 6205: Counseling Older Adults
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Introduction to counseling adults over age 60 with a focus on positive aging. Explores characteristics of the older adult population and current issues and challenges they face (e.g., cultural considerations, developmental issues (cognitive, emotional, physical), mental health/substance abuse assessment, career and retirement concerns, spirituality, and dying, death, and bereavement). Recommended theoretical approaches to counseling older adults, including attendant techniques and interventions are examined.
Average GPA: 3.98
Grade distribution records: 68 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 65 | 95.6% |
| B | 1 | 1.5% |
| W | 2 | 2.9% |
Based on 68 student grade records across 5 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Edward Wierzalis 68 students, Average GPA 3.99