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: