SEN 901 - Creative Retirement: Attaining Quality of Life in Later Years

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

8 hours total This course will study aging and retirement beyond the typical financial planning aspect. Retirement and later life status will be studied as a role transition in an active model of life as a developmental process. Current social science research on the elements of achieving a satisfying and fulfilling retirement will be discussed. Broad social issues and individual actions that impact retirement status will be presented and analyzed. Identified elements and issues will be applied in the class with active assessment activities that will provide opportunities for students to assess and identify retirement interests, values, goals and issues that will impact their personal definition of a successful retirement. (Non-credit course; not transferable; not degree applicable)

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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