Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NPEP-0007
Organization:
Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Estimated 24 hours (self-study)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Sociology, Psychology, or Gerontology
Description

Objective:

To provide students with the second of a two part series of an introductory course in gerontology. The course helps students understand the impact of aging on society as well as the process of aging and old age as a state of life; and provide an introduction to bio-psycho-social aging through six themes, including lifespan development, person-environment interaction, optimal quality of life, cross-cultural considerations, how aging is studied, and access to resources in a new age.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Have knowledge of the three major social theories of aging as well as role options that are available to the elderly
  • Understand the aspects of successful employment and retirement in old age and the reasons for poverty among the elderly
  • Be familiar with the theory and reality of the 'continuum of care' for chronically ill or disabled older adults as well as the coping methods and services used among older adults when coping with dying, death, and bereavement
  • Have knowledge of the factors that affect elders' participation in the political process and the effect elders have on the political system as well as the demographic, health, and social changes society will face in the future
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
Supplemental Materials