Gerontology Program
Gerontology Courses -- Fall 2002
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1, 2Seminar: Critical Issues of the Aged (GRO 501-01). An intensive review and analysis of the literature and research on issues of aging and the unresolved problems. 3 credit hours. No prerequisites. Taught Thursday from 5:30 to 8:20 PM at Moore Nursing Building 328 by Dr. Janice Farkas.
2Research Methods in Aging (GRO 620). Applied research in gerontology with an emphasis on the strengths and constraints of such work. Prerequisites: GRO 501 or permission of instructor. Taught Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:20 PM in 204 Stone Bldg by Dr. Sarah Carrigan.
1, 2Gerontology Practicum or Supervised Research (GRO 649). Supervised experience in a structured setting for older adults, linking practice to theory; or supervised research in a relevant area of gerontology for professional development. 3 credit hours. No prerequisites. Supervised by arrangement with instructor, Dr. Janice Farkas.
2Advanced Practicum/Supervised Research (GRO 679-01), Supervised experience in a structured setting for older adults, linking practice to theory; or supervised research in a relevant area of gerontology for professional development. 3 credit hours. Supervised by arrangement with instructor Dr. Janice Farkas.
Independent Study in Gerontology (GRO 695). Taught by interested members of the Gerontology Faculty by arrangement. Contact the faculty member directly or Dr. Janice Farkas at 336.256.1020.
Exercise and Older Adults (ESS 579). Basic principles underlying exercise/aging. The delivery of exercise information and the conduct of exercise programs for older adults. 3 credit hours. No prerequisites. Taught on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 9:50 AM in by Dr. William Karper.
End-of-Life Care (NUR 581). This course preovides essential information on the best practives for quality care at the end of life. The course combines holistic, humantic caring with aggressivre management of pain and synmptoms. The course is for students at all levels of healthcare, practitioners working with the elderly and the terminally ill, and interested members of the community. Enrollment is open to all graduate students, upper division undergraduate students, and individuals who have a bachelor's degree. Taught by Dr. Beth Barba on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:50 PM.
Nutrition and Aging (NFS 643). Using a comprehensive literature review and current research on nutrition and aging, the course will explore theories of aging, aging and chronic diseases, the effects of aging on nutrient intake among older adults, and nutrition programs for older adults. Taught by Dr. Christina Lengyel on Mondays from 6:00 to 8:50 PM.
Counseling in Mid and Later Life (CED 672) Theories of mid and late-life development and counseling theories are integrated to dvelop understanding of persons in mid and later life, then select and implement appropriate counseling interventions to meet their needs. Pre or co-requisites: CED 610 or permission of the instructor. Taught by Dr. Jane Myers on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:30 pm.
Special
Topics (GRO 676-01) "Who
Pays for Health Care for Older Adults?" Course will consist
of four main areas of study: Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance
and other possible long term care funding options. As Medicare is
the backbone of any older adult's health insurance program, the course
will provide an in-depth look at Medicare's interaction with all
other possible funding sources.Taught by Anne Daniel, MA on Tuesdays
from 5:20 to 8:10pm at 119 McIver Street.
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1 Denotes
required course for the post-Baccalaureate Certificate in gerontology.
2 Denotes required course
for the M.S. in gerontology.