FYS 1217 - Aging Amer: Challenge & Opportunity

Credits: 4.0
Ten thousand baby-boomers celebrate their 65th birthday every single day in the United States– a trend that will continue over the next 15 years and is contributing to the doubling of the older adult demographic, which is expected to make up nearly 1/4 of the American population by 2030. Students will be required to read and discuss research articles as they explore the field of Gerontology as both a unique discipline and as a subset of other disciplines. Through class discussion, guest lectures, and job-shadowing, students will be introduced to the challenges and opportunities that come from living in an aging nation.

Offered: Fall only, on demand
McDaniel Plan: First Year Seminar