HAN 443 Aging and Disability |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of aging and disability. Includes introduction to the field of geriatrics, age-related disabilities, and the experiences of people with disabilities as they age. Coursework also presents interdisciplinary perspective by incorporating social, environmental, cultural, economic, and historical issues related to disability and aging. Film, narrative, biography, and guest speakers provide students with first-hand accounts of elders with disabilities. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. |