Minor in Gerontology

Comments about Minor in Gerontology - At the institution - Philadelphia - PA - Pennsylvania

• Course description
  The Gerontology minor is designed to inform master's students regarding health and illness issues for older adults in the context of individuals, families, and society. The three courses in the gerontology minor focus on key physical, emotional, and social developmental issues, health promotion and illness prevention, quality of life emphasizing older adult's dignity and functional independence.
  
  Course of Study
  Core Courses (3 course units)
  NURS628 - Mental Health and Aging
  NURS644 - Health Care in an Aging Society
  NURS648 - Primary Care: The Frail Older Adult

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