HSC 426 - Gerontology Social Policy & Aging

Institution:

Excelsior University

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Description:

3 credits This course focuses on social policy as it relates to the older adult as both a recipient of social policy and a force in the policy development process. Students will explore the role the growing aging population of the twentieth century played in the development of amazing new social policies such as social security, Medicare and Medicaid. They will also examine new and emerging policy needs of the older adult in the twenty first century. Upon completion of the course, students will be better able to understand and take part in the discussion of social policy for the older population and take steps to influence policy development.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.excelsior.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 464-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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