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Programs of
Study
Gerontology
Course Descriptions
— Gerontology
- GERO 110 — (S) Introduction to Gerontology
— 3 credits
- A multidisciplinary examination of the cognitive
and affective aspects of aging. The course covers social, physiological,
psychological, economic, and health aspects of aging, as well as service
delivery systems. It explores planning and action strategies aimed at enhancing
the quality of life and providing adequate benefits and services for the
elderly.
- GERO 216 — Aging and the Community — 3
credits
- Consideration of selected community strategies
effecting desired changes in the development and implementation of social
services and programs for the elderly: legislative action, interagency
relationships, the citizen role.
- GERO 218 — Health and Aging — 3
credits
- An explorative study of the mental and physical
health problems prevalent in the older adult population, with emphasis upon the
preventive aspect of health care as applied by themselves and health-care
providers. Health-care approaches appropriate to the various problems, and
relevant resources within the home and community are considered.
- GERO 232 — Aging and Death — 3 credits
- This course offers the student an opportunity to
explore the mystery and meaning of death. Focus is on a number of aspects of
dying and the death process, such as the dying individual and the family;
cross-cultural perspectives; terminal illness; professions and death; rites and
rituals.
- GERO 284 — Special Topics in Gerontology
— 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: Permission of the chair and the
instructor) Courses designed to meet specific needs of individual students or
courses offered on a trial basis to determine the value of placing them into
the regular curriculum.
- GERO 382-383 — Independent Study in
Gerontology — 3 credits
- Designed for advanced students who are capable of
independent study. A program of planned research in gerontology under the
guidance of a faculty member. Registration upon approval of the chairperson of
the department and the instructor directing the study.
- GERO 480-481 — Internship in Gerontology
— 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing;
permission of instructor) Supervised experiential learning in one or more
organizations that serve older adults. Supervision by a faculty member and
agency supervision required.
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