Gerontology Program
Gerontology Courses -- Fall 2005
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Seminar:
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 Monday from 5:30 to 8:20 PM by Dr. Janice Wassel. (CRN
#80512)
Gerontology 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 #80515)
Special Topics (GRO 676-01) "American Health Care: Who Pays?" 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. 1-3 credit hours. Taught by Anne Daniel, MA, on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:20 PM (CRN #80250)
Communities Responding to an Aging Society (GRO 676-02) Communities are the frontline of response to the challenges and opportunities of an aging society and the common ground for civic engagement in American public life. This course covers the range of community responses and the potential for communities to enhance those responses for students with interests in gerontology, public administration, business administration, nonprofit management, public health, or social services. 3 credit hours. Taught by Sandra Leak, M.H.A.. Wednesdays from 5:30 PM.
Advanced
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 #80518)
Independent Study in Gerontology
(GRO 695-01). Taught by interested members of the Gerontology Faculty
by arrangement. 1-3 credit hours. Contact Dr. Janice Wassel
at 336.256.1020. (CRN #80520)
Thesis
(GRO 699-01) 1-6 hours. (CRN#80521)
Thesis
Extension (GRO 801-01) 1-3 credit hours. Contact Dr. Jan Wassell at 336-256-1020
(CRN #80555)
Helping
Relationships (for non CED majors) (CED 610-02). Fundamental
principles of providing a helping relationship through counseling
and interviewing are integrated in a conceptual framework for subsequent
professional studies in counseling and guidance. Personal and professional
development through skills training in techniques. Taught Wednesdays
from 1 to 4:00 p.m. by Dr. Tammy Cashwell. (CRN #84230)
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. Pr: elementary algebra. TBA Staff, TBA Location; on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:50 PM. (CRN #80333)
Exercise and Older Adults (ESS 579-01). 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 10:00 to 10:50 AM by Dr. William Karper. (CRN# 81948)
Public Health Statistics (HEA 604-1). Investigation of data sources and methods used to gather, analyse, and interpret health data; emphasis on computer applications. Pr. admission to the MPH program or permission of instructor. 3 credit hours. Taught Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:50 PM by Dr. H. William Gruchow. (CRN# 80219)
Problems Seminar: Immigrant/Refugee Health (HEA 676-01) Familiarizes students with significant health and health care issues which currently, and in the future, challenge the lives and adaptation of immigrants and refugees to U.S. host society. 3 credit hours. Taught Wednesdays 6:00-8:50 PM by S. Morrison. (CRN#80627)
Social Services for the Aging (SWK 570-01). 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 Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:50 p.m. by Robinson. (CRN #82846)
Statistical Methods of Research I (STA 571-01). Introduction to statistical concepts. Basic probability, random variables, teh binomial, normal, and student's t distributions, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, chi-square tests, introduction to regression, and analysis of variance. 3 credit hours. Taught Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 to 3:15 PM by Staff.
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