Advanced Studies in Human Development: The Elder Years   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

HD 535 - Advanced Studies in Human Development: The Elder Years


3 credits
Shifting demographics, increased life expectancy, advances in medical technology, economic and financial realities: all these add to the challenges of navigating the later years with grace and dignity. Students will utilize three approaches to engaging with this stage of the life cycle: reflection, advocacy and action. This class presents theory as well as experiential learning. Students will identify and evaluate the relevant issues for working with aging populations at both the macro and micro level, including deconstruction of stereotypes.