GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3 Credit Hours
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of the aging process.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Domestic, Kent Core Social Sciences, Transfer Module Social Sciences
GERO 40656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with GERO 50656 and GERO 70656) Exploration of basic research and theory on the psychological consequences of aging and psychological factors that affect the behavior of older persons.
Prerequisite: PSYC 11762.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERONTOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with GERO 51095) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field of gerontology.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Independent study in gerontology.
Prerequisite: Written permission from instructor.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 44030 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with GERO 54030) Examines developmental processes across adulthood. Evaluation of theoretical models and scientific literature.
Prerequisite: HDF 24011.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
GERO 44031 SOCIAL POLICY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS 3 Credit Hours
Overview of national, state and local public policy affecting older adults. Legislation, funding, planning and the service delivery system are examined.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 44092 PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY (ELR) 3-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours) Observation and participation in long-term care or community agencies serving older adults. One class discussion per week. Major GPA of 2.250 required.
Prerequisite: HDF 44018; and human development and family studies majors; and senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 14-35 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
GERO 50656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with GERO 40656 and GERO 70656) Exploration of basic research and theory on the psychological consequences of aging and psychological factors that affect the behavior of older persons.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 51095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERONTOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with GERO 41095) Discussion of a major topic or topics within the field of gerontology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 51096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN GERONTOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Independent study in the area of gerontology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 54030 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with GERO 44030) Examines developmental processes across adulthood. Evaluation of theoretical models and scientific literature.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 61091 SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Seminar dealing with topics in the field of gerontology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 61191 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Course is designed to assist students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to understand the major issues in gerontological theory, research and practice from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
GERO 70656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with GERO 40656 and GERO 50656) Exploration of basic research and theory on the psychological consequences of aging and psychological factors that affect the behavior of older persons.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter