Overview
Description
Introduction to topics and issues at the crossroads of public health and aging, including demography, epidemiology, stereotypes, and health promotion and wellness.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
Recommended Preparation
PBH 337GERO 431GERO 440
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
PBH 337 OR GERO 431 OR GERO 440.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the roles of public health in an aging society.
- identify social, behavioral, and environmental factors for maximizing functioning in later life.
- evaluate evidence regarding resource allocation and financing of health services for older adults.
- discuss the potential for public health to positively impact the future of our aging population.
- demonstrate their skills for clearly, cogently, and succinctly expressing ideas in writing and orally.