COURSE DETAIL
GERON 6500 Social and Public Policy in Aging
Credit hours: 3 per Semester
Cluster: Gerontology, Gerontology
https://student.apps.utah.edu/uofu/stu/ClassSchedules/main/1216/description.html?subj=GERON&catno=65
Course Level: Masters
Course Type: Masters
IPE: No
Course Open to:
Institution:University of Utah
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Pre-requisites: Instructor Permission
Course Description: THIS IS A MASTERS LEVEL COURSE. The aging of the “baby boom” generation will drastically increase the number of older adults living in this country and significantly impact social and public policy. This course will provide an overview of theoretical models of aging policies, the history of aging social and public policies, and the implications of an aging demography on future policy changes.
Method of Instruction: Online using Canvas
Delivery Platform: Online
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Heather Clarkson
email: heather.clarkson@nurs.utah.edu
Tuition: current NEXus tuition rate
Other considerations: Masters, PhD, and DNP students welcome!
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SUMMER 2019
Section: 091
Instructor: Kara Dassel, PhD
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 05-13-19
End Date: 08-02-19
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SUMMER 2020
Section: 091
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 05-11-20
End Date: 07-31-20
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SUMMER 2021
Section: 091
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 05-17-21
End Date: 08-06-21
SUMMER 2022
Section: 091
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 2
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 05-16-22
End Date: 08-05-22