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GERO: Intro to Gerontology

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-544-201

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Course Description

10-544-201 GERO: INTRO TO GERONTOLOGY ...provides an opportunity for the student to develop greater awareness and appreciation for aging. Topics addressed include demographic, biological, psychological, and social aspects of the aging process as well as careers within the field of aging.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Relate the interdisciplinary nature of gerontology to various career pathways
  2. Interpret the effects of the changing population demographics
  3. Correlate societal stereotypes with ageist attitudes
  4. Differentiate between the normal and abnormal physical changes associated with aging
  5. Examine the importance of various relationships in older adults' lives
  6. Investigate the financial lifestyle of later years
  7. Explore living environment options for older adults
  8. Analyze mental health as it relates to aging
  9. Explore the role of an elder caregiver
  10. Explore death, dying, and bereavement
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Class Number: 21118

Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Online
1/21/2025 - 3/17/2025
$496.55