Foundations of an Age-Friendly Society and Age Competence (2cr)
Code: SG10038-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 07.01.2026 - 31.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 02.02.2026 - 03.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Unit
- Geronomikoulutus (SG)
- Campus
- Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 30 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Teachers
- Anne Partti
- Teacher in charge
- Piia Kauhanen
- Groups
-
SGAK26Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2026
- Course
- SG10038
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
Age-friendly society and professional ethical guidance
You can describe the starting points of an age-friendly society
You can describe economic, social and cultural rights
You are able to name national and key international ageing policies and programs
You can describe the legislation and professional guidance as a starting point for applied gerontological professionals’ work
Content
Age-friendly society and professional ethical guidance
An age-friendly society
Economic, social and cultural rights.
Key legislation and guidance documents
Ageing policy, strategies and recommendations for older people
Applied gerontological professionals’ ethical guidelines