Gerontology Program
Gerontology Courses -- Spring 2004
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Life Plan for Future (GRO 610-01). Integrative approach to
explore how trends in finances, relationships, health, self-development,
housing and work/leisure time interact to impact quality of life
and options available to aging adults. Taught by Syble Solomon on
3 Friday evenings/Saturdays during the semester in 119 McIver Street.*
12Practicum/Supervised Research (GRO 649-01). Supervised experience in structured setting for older adults, linking practice to theory; or supervised research in a relevant area of gerontology for professional development. Supervised and approved by instructor, Dr. Jan Wassel. Pr. GRO 501 and permission of instructor.
2Integrative Seminar (GRO 651-01).. Integration of current literature and theoretical applications in gerontology focusing on specific area(s) of student’s specialty and practicum experiences. Additional emphasis on professional writing, presentations, networks, and extramural funding. Taught by Dr. Jan Wassel on Mondays from 5:30-8:20 pm in Moore 329. Pr. 24 hours of coursework including GRO 501, GRO 620, GRO 649, ERM 617 or STA 571 + lab
Health and Aging (GRO 676-01). This course will examine aspects of health and aging from an integration of bio-medical and psycho-social perspectives. Taught by Dr. Michele Haber on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:20 pm.*
2Advanced Prac./Sup. Research (GRO 679-01). . Supervised experience as a participant/observer in structured setting with older adults in order to link theory and practice and increase professional expertise or supervised research in gerontological topic. Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel. Pr. Completion of at least 2/3 M.S. course work, including GRO 501, GRO 620, and GRO 649.
Independent Study (GRO 695-01). Intensive
study in an area of special interest in gerontology. May be repeated
for a maximum of 6 semester hours credit. Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel.
GRO 699-01. Thesis. Individual guidance in the development of a specific
research problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
(Graded on S-U basis). Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel. Pr. GRO 501, GRO
620, GRO 649, ERM 617 or STA 571 + lab, GRO 651.
Problems in Human Development and Family Studies:
Families, MidLife and Later Life (HDF 602-01). Taught
by Dr. Sudha Shreeniwas on Thursdays from 1 pm to 3:50 pm.
End-of-Life Care (NUR 581-01). Critical aspects
of interdisciplinary approaches to quality care at end-of-life.
Includes palliative care, family, advocacy, culture, special
populations, systems of care, financial issues, life threatening
illnesses and sudden death. 3 credits. Taught by Dr. Beth
Barba as a predominantly on-line course.
Immigrant and Refugee Health (HEA 450-02/HEA
676-01) Social assets and health needs older immigrants and refugees.
The course is open as an elective to juniors/seniors and graduate
students. 3 credits. Taught by Dr. Sharon Morrison on Wednesdays
from 6-8:50 pm.
*Particularly suited to enrollment through the Visions Program.
1 Denotes required course for the post-Baccalaureate Certificate in gerontology.
2 Denotes required course for the M.S. in gerontology.
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