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Silver
Industries (GRO 611A-01). A comprehensive overview of the gerontological
trends and associated business consequences that characterize an aging
society. Case illustrations highlighted. This course is part of the “aging” block
of coursework in the Aging and Business concentration within the Gerontology
Program master’s program. Silver Industries is designed to provide
a comprehensive overview of the gerontological trends and associated business
consequences that characterize an aging society, primarily looking at the
United States but with cross-national comparison where instructive. The
course begins with a look at the four kinds of aging – i.e., the “four
lenses” (population, individual, family and generational) through
which aging should be examined. Analysis focuses on middle-aged and older
persons as workers, earners, consumers, savers, investors, and planners
for retirement, noting significant changes between the 20th and 21st Century.
The seven week 1:5 credit hour format is designed to complete the Bryan
School of Business MBA courses making this course attractive not only to
Gerontology students but to others seeking electives with an interest in
aging and business. 1.5 hour course meets weekly
over seven weeks March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April
22, and April 29, 2009. 1.5 hours credit. Taught by Dr. Jan
Wassel. Wednesdays
6-8:50
pm. (CRN 12113)
Health & Aging (GRO 621-01). This course examines aspects of
health and aging from an integration of bio-medical and psycho-social perspectives
and provides a foundation for professional practice of gerontology. Along
with Critical
Issues in Aging (GRO 501), this course lays the foundation
for the understanding of older adults from the biomedical and psychosocial
perspectives that is essential to the practice of gerontology. Students
should take this required course within the first year after admission
to their program of study within the overall Gerontology Program. Topics
covered in Health and Aging include normal aging, health and wellness,
changes with aging, functional and cognitive impairment, competency, health
care, long term care and palliative care, death and dying. Students who
enter the professional practice of gerontology across a wide-range of settings
will find this course relevant including those who practice direct services
and care management, health and wellness programming, product development
and marketing, policy and program development or financial gerontology.
Three hours credit.
Taught by Dr. Michele Haber on Tuesdays
5:30-8:20 p.m. (CRN 12114)
Long Term Care Public Policy (GRO 633-01). Addresses public policy related to the organization, financing and delivery of the broad continuum of long term care with a concentration on the care of frail older adults. Students will examine the policy process and context; media perspectives on long term care policy; private sector responses; and the role of communities in long term care policy development. Cases and examples relevant to North Carolina will be featured. Student assignments will be applicable to work settings and include presentation of service descriptions; the evaluation of policy options; and development of a policy brief and related materials. Overall, the learning outcomes for this course will be geared toward helping students transfer the knowledge of long term care public policy they gain to applied work settings. This course is primarily designed for students who are pursuing a graduate certificate or master’s degree in gerontology or a certificate in non-profit management. Students who are exploring the pursuit of these programs or other graduate level students with interests in aging, including those in business administration, public administration, public health, social work and nursing, are also welcome.Three hours credit. Taught by Sandy Leak on Thursdays, 2-4:50 p.m. (CRN 12115)
Gerontology Internship or 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 12117)
Integrative Seminar in Gerontology (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 12116)
Gerontology Internship/Research Experience II (GRO 679-01). Three hours credit. Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel. (CRN 12118)
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 12119)
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 12120)
Thesis Extension GRO 801-01. Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel. (CRN 12121)
Graduate
Research Project Extention GRO 803-01. Supervised by Dr. Jan Wassel. (CRN 12122)
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