Course Descriptions
Gerontology
Number sequencingafter the course name means the following: first digit designates the number of lecture hours for the course; the second digit designates the number of lab, clinic or practicum hours; and the third digit designates the credit hours for the course.
GE 101 Dimensions of Aging 4-0-4
This course explores aging from the biological, psychosocial and environmental perspective. Focus will be on the individual's attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with the elderly.
GE 120 Elderly and the Community 3-0-3
An introduction to the world of the elderly, exploring the various community settings, social agencies, businesses, educational institutions and neighborhoods that impact upon them. Students will be made aware of service delivery models for the elderly and be introduced to instruments to evaluate them.
GE 130 Public Policy and Aging 3-0-3
This course provides an understanding of the national and state legislation and regulations as they impact upon the elderly; evaluates changing health care legislation and policies; identifies appropriate advocacy and assisting agencies; and suggests how the elderly can influence public policy in aging.
GE 140 Biological Aspects of Aging 3-0-3
A foundation course to assist the student to become more knowledgeable concerning the normal physical aspects of aging, how that affects an independent life style for an aging person, and how to develop situations to enrich and enhance that independent life style. (Prerequisite: GE 101 or permission of department head of General Studies)
GE 150 Gerontology: Current Topics 3-0-3
Designed to provide the most current in-depth approach to selected current topics in the field. Topics could vary but may include any of the following: advocacy; communication; burnout; ethical issues; job opportunities in working with the elderly; policies of aging; substance abuse; mental health; counseling; group dynamics; power. (Prerequisite: GE 101 or permission of department head of Human Service)
GE 195 Gerontology Practicum I 2-8-4
The student will work in an approved Gerontological setting under the supervision of an approved professional. Periodic conferences between the Supervisor and Practicum Coordinator are planned in order to evaluate the student's progress. At the close of the semester, the student will submit documentation of the practicum activities/experience and demonstrate the ability to relate theory to practice I the chosen field of experience. The student will complete a total of 125 hours of field experience. (Prerequisites: HU 103, HU 111, HU 221, MH 187 and a major field GPA of 2.0)
GE 298 Gerontology Practicum II 2-8-4
Students will continue their field experience work in an approved Gerontological setting under the supervision of an approved professional. Skills, knowledge and personal characteristics are built upon and integrated ito the learning and supervision of this course, as well as second year coursework including ethics, individual counseling and conflict resolution. Periodic conferences between the Supervisor and Practicum Coordinator are planned in order to evaluate the student's progress. At the close of the semester, the student will submit documentation of the practicum activities/experience and demonstrate the ability to relate theory to practice I the chosen field of experience. The student will complete a total of 125 hours of field experience. (Prerequisites: GE 195, HU 103, HU 111, HU 221, MH 187 and a major field GPA of 2.0)
Revised: 17 Aug 2010