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Demographics of Special Populations


Course Description

Demographic trends of special populations including elderly, persons with disabilities, African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and female heads of households.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to read more extensively and to demonstrate their ability to integrate, synthesize, and apply course concepts through completion of a research project on the demographics of a selected population.


Athena Title

DEMO OF SPEC POPULA


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Growth distribution and economic implications of these populations. Special emphasis can be placed upon the public policy implications associated with improving the status of these groups. Implications of changing demographics in relation to consumer demand for goods and services.


Topical Outline

Specific topics will depend on the population chosen as the focus for the course.


Syllabus