GERO 201 - Aging in America

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: Ability to use internet and word processing. An introduction to the major issues, research, problems, current service approaches in the study of aging process. Highlights the themes of demographic trends, theories of aging, lifespan development, person/environment interaction, optimal quality of life including economic and housing issues and cross-cultural and societal factors. An overview of information useful for students in the arts and sciences, business, education, and allied health and nursing programs. This course is cross-referenced with SOC 201.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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