Gerontology and Aging Care Courses
Back to subjects list- GERO 1100 Intro to Gerontology
- GERO 1200 Biology of Aging
- GERO 1230 Healthy Aging
- GERO 1250 Dementia and Alzheimers
- GERO 1300 Death and Dying
- GERO 1305 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Students will become familiar with societal views of aging and the elderly. Students will understand the psychological, sociological, economic, political, and diversity aspects of aging. Students will also learn of the psychosocial challenges of caregivers as well as availability of resources for end of life issues. Students will learn various communication strategies. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.00 |
| Lab | 0 |
| On the job training | n/a |
| Total Credits | 3.00 |