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Advanced Policy Analysis in Aging

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
We 9a.m. – 11:45a.m.
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
We 9a.m. – 11:45a.m.
Location
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This course is concerned with the formation, justification, and implementation of aging policy in the United States. Designed for students with a background in the history, economics, and political economy of aging policy, the course provides an opportunity to apply this knowledge to the shaping of current public policy. The course explores agenda setting, the dynamics of the political process, and the variety of ways in which political power can be used. Students write a paper designed to inform decision makers on a current policy issue in aging.

Prerequisites

GERON 623 and 760

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details