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Social Perspectives on Aging for Long-Term Services & Support Providers

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
We 7p.m. – 9p.m.		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $1740 (guest students)
$1725 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
Time
We 7p.m. – 9p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1740 (guest students)
$1725 (current students)

Description

This course provides an in-depth look at the sociological aspects of aging from an applied perspective useful to administrators and managers. The course focuses on how social arrangements impact aging individuals and their families and how aging individuals impact society. We will also discuss emerging trends in the long-term care systems, such as technological advances, consumer directed care, aging in place, and alternatives to nursing home placement.

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 12

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ellen Birchander

Tuition*

$1740 (guest students)
$1725 (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.

Tuition Details