INTD 340 - Aging and Dying in American Society

Institution:

Washington Adventist University

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 112, ECON 265, and PSYC 105 or SOCI 105 with grades of "C" or higher. An inter-disciplinary course that explores issues in aging and dying in American society from a biological, a psychological, a sociological, and an economic perspective. Students will gain knowledge of physical, mental, and social age related changes, and the interactions of these types of aging. The perspectives of the aging person, their family, and caregivers will be explored. Special attention will be given to diversity issues in aging and dying, and to the process of dying and mourning.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wau.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 891-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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