Aging & Society: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

About This Micro-Credential

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Gerontology is the study of social, psychological, biological, cognitive and cultural aspects of aging, and it commonly intersects with a wide variety of fields. With populations aging worldwide, the demand for professionals with expertise in aging is growing rapidly.

The Gerontology: Dynamics of Aging micro-credential undergraduate program is designed for students who are interested in learning about the older adult population and/or seek career opportunities serving this demographic population.

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Skills You Will Gain

Older Adults

Resources for Older Adults

Aging and Senior Care

Gerontology

Learning Outcomes

Describe normal aging processes and developmental tasks of older adults.
Understand a broad range of theories around contemporary issues in aging related to practice with older adults and their families.
Compare the various dynamics of diverse older adults and their caregivers.
Identify the major theories related to later life development.
Explain ethics and values specific to the older adult population.
Recognize the changing treatment needs of older adults.

Required Courses

ANT 375 - Anthropology of Aging OR SOC 342 - Sociology of Aging
HSR 314 - Death, Dying, and Grief OR PHI/REL 371 - Death and the Afterlife
NEU 101 - Neuroscience for Life: From Sex to Society OR SOC 480 - Global Aging Issues and Policies
ANT 375, PHI/REL 371, NEU 101, and SOC 480 are offered face-to-face. SOC 342 and HSR 314 are offered online.

Contact

Dr. Suk-hee Kim
kims16@nku.edu

Gerontology: Dynamics of Aging, First semester offered: Fall 2019

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