Elder Law

General

Prefix

GERO

Course Number

530

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Issues facing advocates and their clients regarding elder law. Elder rights and public policy and the role of society.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify aspects of elder law.

Outcome

Describe the legal system as it pertains to older adults.

Outcome

Analyze the impact of and the perpetration of elder abuse.

Outcome

Analyze the relationship/intersection of gender, class, ethnicity, orientation, geography and the experiences of elders in the judicial system.

Outcome

Identify resources needed for education, training and supporting elders, the judicial system including law enforcement.

Outcome

Analyze current gaps in resources and training within the legal system.

Dependencies

Programs

GERO530 is a completion requirement for: