The Aging Experience: Cultural, Social, & Economic Perspectives - HLTH-X823
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced
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Course Description
New Course - Learn How Community, Culture, and Policy Shape the Aging Experience
This course explores the cultural, social, and economic dimensions of aging. Students will examine demographic trends, cultural attitudes toward older adults, and the impact of social determinants of health. Topics include retirement and financial security, housing options, Medicare/Medicaid, and elder rights. The course prepares students to understand aging as a multifaceted experience shaped by community, culture, and policy.
Learner Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe demographic and cultural trends in aging
- Explain how cultural attitudes and social determinants shape the experience of aging
- Evaluate economic and healthcare options available to older adults
- Identify challenges related to ageism, elder rights, and equity
- Apply cultural, social, and economic perspectives to real-world elder care scenarios
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This continuing education course is intended for those who seek to understand aging as a multifaceted experience shaped by community, culture, and policy.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Elder Care Foundations Certificate : Elder Care Foundations Courses
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Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.