Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
GRNT 2100. Introduction to Gerontology. (C) (3) 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 meetings with community-based professionals;
designed to give them a broad overview of the field of gerontology.
Emphasis on the wide variation in the aging process and the significant
programs and services designed to meet the needs of the aging
population. (Fall, Spring)
GRNT 2124. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. (C) (3)
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. (Same as PSYC 2124) (Spring)
GRNT 3050. 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. (On demand)
GRNT 3100. Health and the Aging Process. (3)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. (Same as NURS
3115)(Spring)
GRNT 3600. Senior Seminar and Field Experience in Aging. (W)
(4) Prerequisites: completion of 15 hours in Gerontology curriculum
including GRNT 2100, GRNT 3100/NURS 3115, GRNT/PSYC 2124 and GRNT/SOCY
4110. 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. Individual Study in Gerontology. (1-8) Prerequisite:
permission of the instructor and the gerontology program 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 4 credit hours
can count towards a Gerontology minor. (On demand).
GRNT 4110. Sociology of Aging. (3) (3G) 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.
(Same as SOCY 4110)(Fall, Summer)
GRNT 4250. Aging Policy and Programs. (3) (3G) Public policy
for older adults in the U.S. Examination of federal, state
and local framework of services and programs for the aging. Graduate
students required to complete a more extensive final paper and
to present their project presentation as a grant proposal.
(Yearly)
Graduate Only
GRNT 6800. Directed Readings/Research in Gerontology. (3G)
Prerequisite: prior written consent of the instructor, of the
Gerontology Coordinator, and of the student's academic adviser.
Graduate students meet individually or in small groups with the
instructor and will be assigned readings and/or research on a
topic in Gerontology. Attendance at lectures of an undergraduate
class in Gerontology may be included among course requirements.
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six hours. (On
demand)
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
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