Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: TCNW-0072 Organization's ID: GER Organization: College Network Location: Classroom-based Length: 45 hours Dates Offered: 11/1/2011 - 10/31/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Vocational-Certificate 1 Gerontology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To provide an overview of the study of aging, the process of aging, and the implications for society of an aging population. Learning Outcomes: Compare and contrast the biological, sociological, and psychological process of aging and explain the implications of a large elderly population on families, health care, education, and the economy General Topics: Historical perspectives on aging, demographics, physical aging, psychological and mental health issues of aging, the sociology of aging, economics, work, and retirement, politics and public policy, and end-of-life issues Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content