Gender and Aging

General

Prefix

GERO

Course Number

515

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Gender and aging in society and gender issues that are unique to aging.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the impact of gender experience with aging.

Outcome

Evaluate the social and cultural construction of aging related to gender.

Outcome

Identify physical, psychological, social aspects of the aging experience related to gender.

Outcome

Challenge perceptions/misperceptions about aging experience for people based on gender identity.

Outcome

Identify the diversity in the aging experience and its impact on gender.

Outcome

Analyze and critique research and elements of popular culture.

Dependencies

Programs

GERO515 is a completion requirement for: