HSM 429 Societal Systems of Aging

This course provides an overview of the major societal and institutional factors that influence the aging population’s quality of life. Students examine the micro and macro theories on aging that inform the way services are developed and delivered to the population. Additionally, students explore the collective or dominant values, beliefs, and attitudes about aging individuals that inherently influences the social systems and institutions that interface with aging members of our society. Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing (completion of 90 or more quarter credit hours); or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours