GERONTOLOGY (GRNT)
GRNT 2100. Introduction to Gerontology. (3) (C) 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. (3)
(C) 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 3115. 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. (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) 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 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) Position of older women in society and the particular
problems of and issues for women as they age.
(The same as WMST 4260.) (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)