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Foundations Of Gerontology –
hcs548
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the field of gerontology and focuses on the aspect of aging. Emphasis will be placed on the basic conceptual and theoretical perspectives on aging using a multidisciplinary framework. Students will uncover the myths and stereotypes of aging, demographic changes occurring in the U.S., available programs and services, and current issues affecting older adults.
This graduate-level course is 6
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Aspects of Aging
- Describe the study and field of gerontology.
- Analyze the demographics and implications of an aging population.
- Examine the myths and stereotypes related to aging.
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Theories of Aging
- Identify the influence of various cultural and ethnic perspectives on aging.
- Evaluate the relevancy of aging theories to current approaches to the social and biological aspects of aging.
- Examine the major aspects of aging theories.
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Issues in Aging
- Examine the demographics related to adult life transitions.
- Identify living environment options for the aging population.
- Examine the challenges related to emerging roles of families and health care providers for an expanding aging society.
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Economic Issues in Aging
- Explain the economic effects that families face when caring for an aging family member.
- Identify the impact of retirement on personal income with aging.
- Discuss the economic impact for societies with aging population growth.
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Programs and Services
- Describe the federal, state, and local health care resources for the older population.
- Examine services and benefits of senior based organizations.
- Identify the impact of technology as an intervention as well as a resource.
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Future of Aging Population
- Examine the need for relevant future research in aging issues.
- Describe the impact of medicine and health related services on longevity.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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