Gerontology Program

Gerontology Courses -- Fall 2003

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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 329 by Dr. Janice Wassel. (CRN #80298)

2Research Methods in Aging (GRO 620-01). Applied research in gerontology with an emphasis on the strengths and constraints of such work. Prerequisites: GRO 501 or permission of instructor. Taught Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:20 PM in 204 Stone Bldg by Dr. Sarah Carrigan.
(CRN # 80304)

1, 2Gerontology Practicum or Supervised Research (GRO 649-01). 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. No prerequisites. Supervised by arrangement with instructor, Dr. Janice Wassel. (CRN #80310)

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. (CRN #80109)

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 Wassel. (CRN #80315)

Independent Study in Gerontology (GRO 695-01). Taught by interested members of the Gerontology Faculty by arrangement. Contact the faculty member directly or Dr. Janice Wassel at 336.256.1020. (CRN #80319)

Statistical Methods in Education (ERM 617) Introductory course in applied descriptive statistics, correlational methods, and linear regression that provides a conceptual and theoretical foundation for more advanced work and a thorough grounding in the use of computers for descriptive statistical analysis and interpretation of results. 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: elementary algebra. TBA Staff, TBA Location; on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:50 pm. (CRN #80144)

Social Services for the Aging (SWK 570). A systematic study of social work approaches to providing services to the aging. Primary focus will be on current policies, services, and models of practice. 3 credit hours. Taught by the staff of the department on Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:50 p.m. in Graham 404.  (CRN #83092)