Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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SW 3293 - Aging in American Society
Review of available knowledge on critical issues and problems of aged in America. Attention devoted to social welfare programs and services designed to meet needs of elderly in various cultural groups.
Requisites: 12 Hours in Tier II Social Science and (Jr or Sr) and WARNING: not SW 395
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Challenge the societal myths of aging while understanding normal and abnormal processes in multiple areas
- Create a personal evidence based successful aging action plan.
- Formulate an advocacy plan for a local aging organization.
- Participants will be able to discuss the social policy issues this country must face especially for aging women and low-income older people.
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