GERT 201 - Social Aspects Aging

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Gerontology

Description:

Provides knowledge of the field of social gerontology with focus on the impact that social and socio-cultural conditions has on the process of aging. This course emphasizes social problems of aging and the impact that aging has on an individual. Specific topics include: the growth of gerontology; global aging; biological theories of aging; the social aspects of physical aging; managing chronic diseases; cognitive, personality and mental health issues in old age; sexuality and aging; social theories of aging; and social policies and programs. Gender, ethnicity, culture, race, and economic status and aging are also discussed. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102, or 103 with a C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GERT 100 or GERT 101 or GERT 102 or GERT 103

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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