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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