Explore the concepts of the aging process. Examine the critical issues that affect aging, personal adaptation to aging, and community resources. Topics include the demography of aging, societal and personal attitudes to aging, major theories of aging, physical aging, psycho-social aging, economic, social and political factors.
Other Information
Students in the part-time Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program will need to purchase both the Mosby's Text for the Support Worker and the Intro to Gerontology Learning Module. These items can be purchased at the Campus Store.
Course Dates and Fees
2026 Fall Term
HCAP-1006 Introduction to Gerontology
Location: Portage La Prairie Campus
Dates
Class Days
Time
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Sep 03, 26 - Nov 26, 26
Th
6:00PM - 9:00PM
C. Henley
289536
$479
Location: Portage La Prairie Campus
Dates
Sep 03, 26 - Nov 26, 26
Class days
Th
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
C. Henley
Section
289536
Cost
$479
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