SCWK8802 · Social Work

Policy for an Aging Society: Issues and Options

School of Social Work

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Cal Halvorsen

Assistant Professor, SSW, Older Adults and Families

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.9
Course: 4.8

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Cal Halvorsen

Assistant Professor, SSW, Older Adults and Families

3 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.9
Course: 4.8

About this course

One of 4 courses that meets advanced policy requirement. This advanced policy course provides an opportunity to examine how historical and contemporary forces and demographic change shape the perceived problems of the elderly, the politics of aging, and public policy responses. New questions are being raised about the cost of public and private retirement and health care commitments directed at the old and about the responsibilities of older Americans. The implications of the diversity (ethnic, racial, gender, health and economic status) of current and future cohorts of elders need to be understood to adequately plan service and policy responses to the aging of America.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.76 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.45 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.55 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.70 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 6 terms

All available terms for SCWK8802. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	5.0	5.0
Spring 2024	1	4.5	4.8
Spring 2023	2	4.6	4.8
Spring 2022	1	4.9	4.9
Spring 2021	1	4.9	4.9
Spring 2020	1	3.3	3.3