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SCWK 333 - Current Issues in Aging: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: Six credits in behavioral sciences or health
In the United States and abroad, population aging is one of the most critical challenges facing national and local governments, business, social institutions, communities and families. This course will focus on issues and concepts in the field of aging with the goal of providing an overview of key elements of gerontological competency in social work. We will cover the normal physical, psychological, social and cognitive changes in later life and examine the services and programs available to older persons and their families.