HS 5533 Economics of Aging and Public Policy

Description: Policy development in the context of the economic status of the elderly populations. Retirement planning and the retirement decision; Social Security and public transfer programs for the elderly; intrafamily transfers to or from the elderly; private pensions; financing medical care for the elderly; prospects and issues for the future. Web-based instruction. Previously offered as HES 5533.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Graduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Dean Education/Human Sciences

HS 5543 Environments and Aging

Description: Special needs of older people and attributes of physical environments that support these needs including attention to the "meaning of and attachment to home." Application of knowledge to design and management of housing, institutional settings, neighborhoods and communities. Environment-person fit; aging-in-place, assisted living and long-term care; and therapeutic environments. Web-based instruction. Previously offered as HES 5543.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Graduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Dean Education/Human Sciences

HS 5633 Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Gerontology

Description: Overview of program evaluation, research methods and grant writing in gerontology. Application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings. Web-based instruction. Previously offered as HES 5633.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Graduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Dean Education/Human Sciences