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Issues in Aging Policy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Th 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wh-Peters W03-0125GeronClassrm 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Th 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wh-Peters W03-0125GeronClassrm
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces students to the development, implementation, and analysis of social policy in the United States on major issues affecting older people. Income security, health care financing, and long-term care receive major attention. Discussions also focus on the programs mandated by the Older Americans Act; and participants examine the major normative, demographic, economic, and political forces that underlie aging policy.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wh-Peters W03-0125GeronClassrm

Enrolled / Capacity

7 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Pamela Nadash

Tuition*

$2657 (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.

Tuition Details