Gerontology Program
Gerontology
Courses -- Spring 2007
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Practicum/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.
Three hours credit. Supervised and approved by instructor, Dr. Jan
Wassel. Pr. GRO 501 and permission of instructor. (CRN 10263)
Integrative 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. Three hours credit. Taught by Sandy Leak on Thursdays 5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN 10264)
Special Topics: 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. Three hours credit. Taught by Dr. Michele Haber on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN 10265) Syllabus
Community Response to an Aging
Society (GRO676-02). Three
hours credit. Taught by Sandy Leak on Thursdays 5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN
10266)
Business and Aging: The Silver Industries Model (GRO 676-03).
Provides a comprehensive overview of the gerontological concepts and
data that illuminate the business consequences of an aging society. The
course
first examines “the four kinds” of aging” [individual
aging, family aging, population
aging, and generational aging] through which we can understand the multiple
processes of aging. Building on this we consider the Wealth Span model
of accumulation
and expenditure, focusing on both middle-aged and older persons in their
roles as workers, earners, consumers, savers, investors, and planners.
The business content of the course focuses on Silver Industries, a phrase
that describes businesses that are entrepreneurially responsive to the
four kinds of aging. After reading brief reports on
10 Silver Industries, each student’s term project will be to write
Number 11, a kind of “Case Story”. The report will assess
how an understanding of the four kinds of aging, along with other elements
of the social, economic, and business climate, can influence the success
of the business. Three hours credit. Taught by Dr. Neal Cutler on Mondays
5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN 13872)
Advanced Practicum/Supervised 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. Three hours credit. Supervised by Dr. Jan
Wassel.
(CRN 10267)
Independent
Study (GRO 695-01). Intensive
study in an area of special interest in gerontology. One to 3 hours
credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours credit. Supervised
by
Dr.
Jan Wassel.
(CRN 10268)
Thesis
GRO 699-01. Individual guidance in the development of a specific
research problem. One to 6 hours credit. May be repeated for a maximum
of 6 hours credit. (Graded on S-U basis). Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel.
(CRN 10269)
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