13 courses with the subject AGE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AGE 101Introduction to Aging3
Historical overview of aging in the United States; its influence on; the development of current social policies; and the impact of changing demographics on future social and economic policies.
Study of the effects that age related and age associated cellular and organismic changes have on the human aging process. Open to all majors, but may not count as a major elective for biology majors. Meets with BIO 214 .
AGE 273Introduction to Aging Network- Community Placement (1 to 3)
Introduction to range of settings in the aging network. Each course focuses on a different setting. Includes in-class and field experience. May be repeated three times in different settings. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.
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May be repeated three times in different settings.
History of life review in the study of aging. Students will read research literature regarding life review as a part of the aging process, read life reviews and conduct their own life review projects.
AGE 315Aging and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities3
Discusses the intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) from a lifespan perspective and wellness approach. Includes discussion of risk factors and prevention options for older persons with IDD.
An introduction to senior housing. The history, segments of the continuing care system, services provide, and influential factors and financing are described. An ideal housing system and future trends are addressed.
Typical and abnormal emotional and intellectual changes in later life are addressed. Adjustment to disability and treatment (counseling and drugs) are discussed.
Literature relevant to the study of gerontology: an overview of current aging issues; current aging issues; current career opportunities; and aging in the future. Seminar format.
Beliefs, attitudes, and practices related to the aged within a comparative and cross-cultural framework, engendering deeper insight into the diversity of cultural traditions and worldviews.
