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GERONTOLOGY
GERONTOLOGY
Anthony Rao, Program Director
FACULTY: Thomas Klobchar, Charles Murphy, Roxanne Perales, Anthony Rao.
Gannon University is a member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education.
Students pursuing programs of study in all disciplines may expand their
professional competencies and increase their opportunities for careers by adding
one or the entire sequence of four courses in Gerontology to their program of
studies. A certificate of concentration will be received by students completing
the sequence of four courses. Completion of Gerontology Sequence will be noted
on a student’s transcript. Students are also able to earn a minor in Gerontology
upon completion of 18 credits.
Gerontology certification can be obtained also by non-degree seeking students.
Gerontology courses are available in both the Day and Evening Undergraduate
sessions of the University.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
GERO 211 Introduction to Gerontology
(cross-listed with SCWK 211)
An overview of the study of gerontology. Examines aging in America, stereotypes,
theories on aging, adult development, work and living environments, and selected
problems of the elderly. This course has a service learning component.
3 credits, Fall
GERO 315: Bio Medical Aspects of Aging
This course is designed to familiarize students with the biological and medical
changes occurring in people during the aging process.
3 credits, Spring
GERO 316: Counseling Older Adults
This course focuses on assessment, counseling interventions and techniques
geared to enriching the world of mature adults and their families.
3 credits, Fall
GERO 336: Mental Health and the Elderly
Factors involved in successful aging and maintenance of healthy personality
functioning are investigated. The most common psychological disorders of the
elderly are considered from etiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects.
Prerequisite: GERO 211
3 credits
GERO 375: Gerontology Internship
Students are provided an opportunity to work with elderly in a field internship
of 8 to 16 hours per week at a local agency serving the elderly.
3-6 credits
GERO 390-395: Special Topics in Gerontology
3-9 credits
GERO 400: Death, Dying and Bereavement
(Cross-listed with SCWK 220)
This course explores dying, death and grief, a topic of interest to personnel in
the human service and related professions. Issues discussed are theories of
dying, death and bereavement with aged, and assessments and interventions with
clients and their families. Social cultural differences in attitude and behavior
toward death as well as ethical, legal issues, resources and support services
are explored.
Prerequisite: GERO 211
3 credits
Gerontology Certificate
Students seeking a Gerontology Certificate are required to take 12 credits.
3 Intro to Gerontology/GERO 211 or
SCWK 211
3 Bio Medical Aspects of
Aging/GERO 315 or SCWK 315
3 Death,
Dying and Bereavement/GERO 400 or SCWK 220
3 Elective in Gerontology
12
Credits
Gerontology Minor
Students enrolled in other disciplines may obtain a minor in Gerontology upon the completion of 18 credits in Gerontology. Minor seeking students will receive the Gerontology certificate after finishing successfully the first 12 credits in Gerontology.
3 Intro to Gerontology/GERO 211 or
SCWK 211
3 Bio Medical Aspects of
Aging/GERO 315 or SCWK 315
3
Gerontology Internship/GERO 375 or SCWK 375
3
Death, Dying and Bereavement/GERO 400 or SCWK 220
6 Elective in Gerontology
18
Credits
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