GO 262 - Aging in America: Aging Programs, Services, Systems, and Policies

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course is an analysis and description of the developing field of gerontology. It consists of an in-depth study of needs of the elderly such as legal information, social security, tax relief, health, nutrition, political power, mobilizing grass roots support groups, resources in the community for senior citizens, education and employment programs, mental health services, and transportation. Discussions of the institutional interrelations that affect the elderly and analysis of changes needed in American society to aid senior citizens are also included.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes

General Education Distribution Category Met: None