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: