Community College Credit Classes for High School Students

Questions about this college credit course should be directed to the contact person listed in the course record below. To register for this course, go to the Web site listed in the 'Registration Information' section below.


Intro to Gerontology

Subject: Gerontology

Registration: Open Enrollment 		Provider:
Iowa Central Community College

Delivery Method:
World Wide Web/Internet
Contact:
Distance Education
T.J. Martin
1-800-362-2793, x1097
martin@iowacentral.edu

Program-related Web site:
http://www.iowacentral.edu/

 Semester Offered:
Open

Registration Deadline:

Start Date:

Open Enrollment?
Yes
Instructor:

 		Audience:

Credits/Unit:3

Description
This course will identify and trace the history and development of major social policies and programs that affect older persons, especially in the area of health care. The course will take a broad view and examine the physical aging process, particulary as it relates to psychological and sociological age changes. Attitudes toward aging and the impact that the increasing number of elderly have on society will be examined. In addition, the course will focus on individuals and organizations that play a role in development and implementing policies involving senior citizens. The course will provide a broad background for those working with older adults.

Course-Related Web Site
http://www.iowacentral.edu

Suggested Prerequisites

Supporting Materials

Notes

Flex Net

Registration Information
Registrar's Web site for this college:
http://www.iowacentral.edu

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