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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Gerontology 


Levels

2000     3000     4000


GRNT 2100.  Aging and the Lifecourse. (3)   Crosslisted as SOCY 2100.  An interdisciplinary course that examines the phenomenon of aging and its consequences for society from a variety of perspectives.  Students participate in lectures, discussions and service learning projects designed to give them a broad overview of the field of gerontology.  Emphasis on the wide variation in the aging process and approaches to meeting the needs of the aging population.  (Annually) 

GRNT 2124. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. (3)  Crosslisted as PSYC 2124.  Psychological development through adulthood and old age. Emphasis on processes underlying continuity and change in adulthood, including personality and socialization, cognitive development and the psychophysiology of aging. (Spring) 

GRNT 3115. Health and the Aging Process. (3)  Crosslisted as HLTH 3115 and NURS 3115.  Examination of the physiologic processes of aging as a normal life experience. Study of psychological, nutritional and general health issues designed to facilitate high‑level wellness. (Fall) 

GRNT 3132.  Aging and Culture. (3) (W)  Crosslisted as ANTH 3132.  Examination of the processes of aging in various cultural contexts, with emphasis on the implications for understanding aging within American society.  Application of anthropological theories and methods to the study of aging. (On demand) 

GRNT 3600.  Senior Seminar and Field Experience in Aging. (3) (W) prerequisites: completion of at least 9 hours in gerontology curriculum including GRNT 2100, and two primary electives (selected from GRNT 3115, 2124, 4110, and 4250).  Capstone course for the minor in Gerontology designed to help students apply theories, research methods, and specific intervention strategies to substantive issues, and critically examine the organizational structure of aging programs and policies.  Two seminar hours and six field placement hours per week. (Spring) 

GRNT 3800.  Independent Study in Gerontology. (1-8) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the gerontology undergraduate coordinator.  Supervised individual study and/or field-based experience in a topic or area of Gerontology of particular interest to the student.  May be repeated for credit but only a total of 3 credits can be counted toward a Gerontology minor. (On demand) 

GRNT 4050.  Topics in Gerontology. (1-4) Investigation of specific issues in Gerontology, either from the perspective of a single discipline or from a multidisciplinary perspective.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.  A total of 3 credits can be counted toward minor. (On demand) 

GRNT 4110. Sociology of Aging. (3)  Crosslisted as SOCY 4110.  Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of the instructor. Changing characteristics, aspirations and needs of older adults and their impact upon such institutions as the family, work, the economy, politics, education and health care; emphasis on sociological theories of aging, contemporary research, and the analysis of specific aging policies and programs. (Annually)  

GRNT 4134.  Families and Aging. (3)  Crosslisted as SOCY 4134.  Prerequisite:  SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor.  Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society.  Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families, as well as the future demands and modifications.  (On demand) 

GRNT 4150. Older Individual and Society. (3)  Crosslisted as SOCY 4150.  Study of the social and cultural context on the lives of aging individuals in American society.  Will include a focus on expectations, social interactions, and psychological well-being in the context of retirement, caregiving, and health.  (Yearly) 

GRNT 4250. Aging Programs and Services. (3) Examination of federal, state and local framework of services and programs for the aging. (On demand) 

GRNT 4260.  Women: Middle Age and Beyond. (3)  Crosslisted as WMST 4260.  Position of older women in society and the particular problems of and issues for women as they age. (On demand) 

GRNT 4270. Intergenerational Relationships & Programs. (3)  Exploration of the importance and consequences of intergenerational relationships and the range of programming currently available to encourage interaction between people of different ages.  (On demand)


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