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Public Health Issues in Aging Societies

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0200 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0200
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

As cities experience a growing number of older adults, it is crucial for students to learn how to identify problems, design effective interventions, promote health equity, and enhance the quality of life for older adults in urban environments. This course provides students with an overview of key issues in the relationship between public health and aging, emphasizing the significance of studying aging within the urban public health context. The course covers key concepts related to the biological, physiological, social, and policy dimensions of aging. Students will examine the health challenges faced by older adults and learn how to apply public health strategies to effectively address these challenges. Methodologies used to study and solve current public health issues and aging will be explored. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the health challenges of aging populations, particularly in urban areas.

Prerequisites

Introductory course in Statistics (EHS 280, MATH 125, etc.) and PUBHTH 220 or equivalent

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0200

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Lien Quach

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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