Aging Policy and Programs

General

Prefix

GERO

Course Number

411

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

The federal, state and local framework of services and programs for the aging.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate a knowledge of the range of services and programs for older adults.

Outcome

Identify the support systems in place at the federal, state and local levels for programs and services for older adults.

Outcome

Evaluate the aging network and policies, legislature and guidelines that govern programs, services and entitlements.

Outcome

Identify and evaluate issues, policy and program implementation by agencies and organizations.

Outcome

Demonstrate a knowledge of the role that policy has on the lives of older adults and the larger community.

Dependencies

Programs

GERO411 is a completion requirement for: