Gerontology Program
Gerontology
Courses -- Spring 2008
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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 11458)
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 11461)
Special
Topics: Planning & Evaluation for Professions in Aging (GRO
676-01).
Three hours credit. Taught by Sandy Leak on Thursdays from 2:00-4:50
p.m.
(CRN 11462)
Special Topics: Health & Aging (GRO 676-02). Special Topics: Health & Aging
(GRO 676-02). 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
5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN 11463)
Special
Topics: Boomers (GRO 676-03). Three hours credit. Taught by Dr. Janice
Wassel on Wednesdays 2:00-4:50 p.m. (CRN 11467)
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 11464)
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 11465)
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 11466)
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