GERO: Intro to Gerontology
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-544-201
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
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Relate the interdisciplinary nature of gerontology to various career pathways
- Interpret the effects of the changing population demographics
- Correlate societal stereotypes with ageist attitudes
- Differentiate between the normal and abnormal physical changes associated with aging
- Examine the importance of various relationships in older adults' lives
- Investigate the financial lifestyle of later years
- Explore living environment options for older adults
- Analyze mental health as it relates to aging
- Explore the role of an elder caregiver
- Explore death, dying, and bereavement
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21118
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
*
Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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