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GERONTOLOGY
GERONTOLOGY
Charles M. Murphy, Program Director
FACULTY: Sam Harakal, Thomas Klobchar, Janice Larrey, Charles Murphy.
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
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 213: Medical Terminology
Basic principles of education to include lecture presentation and preparation, writing
behavioral objectives, and toxonomy levels.
1 credit
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
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.
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
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 Gerontology Internship/GERO 375
3 Counseling Older Adults/GERO 336 or
SCWK 316
3 Mental Health & the Elderly/GERO 336
or SCWK 336
3 Death,
Dying and Bereavement/GERO 400 or SCWK 220
18
Credits
Gerontology Minor
Students enrolled in other disciplines may obtain a minor in Gerontology upon the completion of 18 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
3 Counseling Older Adults/GERO 336 or
SCWK 316
3 Mental Health & the Elderly/GERO 336
or SCWK 336
3 Death,
Dying and Bereavement/GERO 400 or SCWK 220
18
Credits
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