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International Perspectives on Population Aging

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Th 10a.m. – noon		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Time
Th 10a.m. – noon
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

This foundational course introduces the major topics, concepts and terminology in life course studies using a global comparative perspective. This course builds a framework for understanding aging populations and aging individuals. It considers how different cultures and contexts influence attitudes toward aging and the aged. Case studies and essays from international gerontology scholars will be presented and studied.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 7/10/2025

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Robin Sherman

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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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