Program Overview

Organization and Financing of Aging Services

Course Description

This course is offered as a core course in the aging service track of the Masters in Gerontology. Students who are interested in pursuing career opportunities in management of long term care organizations will benefit from this course content. The influences of organizational and financial forces upon aging service are analyzed in this course. Three sources of public financing -- Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act -- are examined in depth. The relative strengths of public and private financing are examined with attention to both access and quality issues. It is assumed that the student does not have any background knowledge of accounting and finance. Therefore, foundational elements in accounting and finance will be covered in this course. The student will acquire an understanding of accounting principles, economic decision-making, and industry factors as they pertain to aging service agencies.

Course Details

• Course #: GERON GR 660
• Section: 01
• Class Number: 4874
• Schedule/Time: W, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Instructor: Richardson, Lori
• Location: On-Line LMS Chat Time, On-line course
• Session: Spec Prg1
• Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
• Capacity: 15
• Enrolled: 12
• Status: Open
• Credits: 3/3
• Class Notes: Pre Requisites, Course Attributes

Program Information

The Masters in Gerontology with a focus on the aging service track is designed for students interested in career opportunities in management of long term care organizations. The program covers various aspects of aging services, including organizational and financial forces, public and private financing, and accounting principles. The course is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, including economic decision-making and quality issues.