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GERO 440 - Perspectives On Aging

(3 units)
Patterns and dynamics of later life focusing on the family and total ecosystem: natural, socio-cultural, economic, political and human-built environments.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. distinguish concepts and theories of aging from a bio-psycho-social framework.
2. synthesize bio-psycho-social understanding of aging to build a gerontological knowledge foundation.
3. recognize older persons' potential for wisdom, creativity, life satisfaction, resilience, generativity, vital involvement and meaningful engagement.
4. develop a gerontological perspective through knowledge and self-reflection.
5. engage, through effective communication with older persons, their families and the community, in personal and public issues in aging.
6. assess the roles of older persons as workers and consumers in business and finance.


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