Aging Studies Concentration
Description:
The Aging Studies Concentration fulfills general education and elective credit for existing degree programs. It is not a standalone degree or program and the concentration cannot be advertised to students outside of the above programs.
Aging Studies is a high demand field. This concentration was developed for undergraduate students who are interested in Aging Studies and need several additional courses to complete the 180 QH for the degree. Courses also fulfill social science general education requirements.
How You Will Learn:
All courses in the Aging Studies Concentration are offered in a 6-week (FOCUS) format and can be offered either online or face-to-face in the classroom. Face-to-face courses meet one night per week.
Students may take one, two or all three courses listed for each concentration. Any NLU student can take these courses, but in order for the concentration to be noted on the transcript, all three courses must be taken, and in conjunction with one of the 4 approved undergraduate programs (Applied Behavioral Sciences, Health Care Leadership, Management, and Management Information Systems).
Concentration Courses:
Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Aging for Professionals LAS427 (5QH)
This course will focus on legal issues, ethics and end of life issues, elder abuse and professional standards. The course topics will include important discussions for individuals interested in working in professions working with older adults.
Serving the Aging Population for Professionals LAS428 (5QH)
This course will focus on understanding the aging process, myths about aging, multicultural issues, client rights, interpersonal communication skills, and accessing community resources.
Societal Systems of Aging for Professionals LAS429 (5QH)
This course will provide students with ways in which to aid their clients in understanding the aging network, negotiating the long term care system, and accessing benefit information. The systems designed to serve aging adults will be considered from perspectives of the individual, organization, funding sources, and policy makers.
Where You Can Take the Concentration:
Online and at NLU's campuses in Chicago, Elgin, Lisle, Skokie (North Shore) and Wheeling
