Gerontology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of aging, providing an overview as preparation for the dramatic demographic shifts facing our society and profession. This course builds upon knowledge of biology and psychosocial development taught in the Human Behavior in the Social Environment course. This course highlights the unique challenges confronting aging women, LGBTQ groups, and ethnic and racial minorities who have had to cope with multiple levels of oppression, sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination throughout their lifespans. Students are expected to apply practice principles learned in foundation and advanced practice courses to issues in aging, such as retirement, chronic illness, depression, social isolation, elder abuse, widowhood, and caregiving. Became SWK 5686 .