GERT 101 - Introduction to Gerontology - Social Services

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Gerontology

Description:

Provides an overview of the ways in which social services are provided to and utilized by older persons. This course focuses on public/private funding for aging services, retirement, selected health education topics, community health organizations, health promotion programs, volunteerism, advocacy, public health, and cultural diversity in the aging population. The history of social services for the aging is also covered.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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