title: Public policy and aging in the gerontology curriculum: suggestions for a model course.
abstract: This paper presents suggestions for a model master's level course in public policy and aging. Course content should focus on the historical context of aging policy development, the policy making process, and the legislative history and current content of specific aging policies. Suggestions for teaching resources and class assignments are included.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Coberly
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000639:trends*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006291:Health Policy; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D011640:Public Policy; D014481:United States