This course focuses on issues in gerontology that includes psychological, social, and physical changes as we age. 390 CO LLEG E C ATALO G Students will explore the aging process and what it means for both individuals and society. This course gives the opportunity for students to explore several ways of looking at aging as a social construct and the disparities in race, gender, disability (accessibilities), SEC (Social Economic Culture) impact, and sexual and gender orientation. Students will learn about problems that exist for elders, such as work and retirement, biological aging, mind/body/ spirit care, intimacy and relationships, and end of life issues, along with social policy, health care and technological impacts. Semester Offered: F/S/SU level English
- Subject
- GRT
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.qcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- Placement into college