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2025 Spring > GRAD > GERON GR > GERON GR 623

Issues in Aging Policy

Course #: GERON GR 623

Description:
This course introduces students to the development, implementation, and analysis of social policy in the United States on major issues affecting older people. Income security, health care financing, and long-term care receive major attention. Discussions also focus on the programs mandated by the Older Americans Act; and participants examine the major normative, demographic, economic, and political forces that underlie aging policy.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7739 Th
9:30 - 12:15 pm
Nadash,Pamela W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 10
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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