Aging and Community: Current Issues in Social Gero, Culture and Diversity
General
Prefix
GERO
Course Number
630
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Aging in the U.S. and globally. Interpersonal and instrumental concerns related to aging in different communities.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Articulate the current and classic social and biological theories of aging as they relate to health and human services.
Outcome
Articulate the diverse impact social, cultural, political, racial, familial, and personal variables have on the experience of aging and older adults.
Outcome
Articulate key features of institutional racism as they impact the experiences of elders – both elders of color and white elders (e.g., with regard to access to health care, human services).
Outcome
Utilize research, writing, and public speaking skills to identify, critically evaluate, assimilate, and articulate information regarding community issues of aging and older adults.
Dependencies
Programs
GERO630
is a
completion requirement
for: