4005-4015 Proseminar in Gerontology I and II
6 credits
An introduction to the broad spectrum of disciplines and
professions encompassed by the study of gerontology,
as well as an overview of the major problem areas facing the older
person in our society. Biologic,
psychologic, social, economic, and legal aspects of aging will be
considered. Either course may be taken
first in sequence.
GRG 4025
Research Methods and Analysis
3 credits
Basic methods of research and statistical analysis used in
research studies of older people will be reviewed. The
goal of the course is to enable the student to critically read and
evaluate research in the field. Must be
taken in first 6 courses in the program.
GRG 4045
Delivery of Human Services to the Older Person
3 credits
Principles and procedures of assessing needs, collecting
resources, designing activities, and implementing programs
for older people in a variety of community and institutional
settings.
Gerontological
Counseling Courses
GRG 4115
Assessing the Gerontological Client
3 credits
Application of assessment and evaluation procedures to the older
person. Supervised practice in general diagnostic
and treatment plan procedures as applied to the older person will
be included.
GRG 4125
Group Process and Practicum
3 credits
A consideration of interpersonal skills, communication skills,
non-verbal as well as verbal, analytic and technical
skills related to small group processes and interaction.
Experiential exercises will supplement class
consideration.
GRG 4130
Counseling the Gerontological Client
3 credits
Application of counseling theories and practices to the older
person. Supervised practice in counseling techniques
and procedures.
GRG 4135
Clinical Pathology
3 credits
A description and analysis of pathological behavior patterns in
the older person, physical as well as psychological,
from a preventive as well as a therapeutic perspective.
GRG 4505
Long-Term Care Administration
3 credits
Long-term Care Administration will provide an internal view of the management of health services for
people with disabilities over an extended period of time. Included in the exploration of the continuum
of long-term care will be nursing homes, home health, hospice, assisted living, continuing care
retirement communities, etc. Positive, productive management methods will be discussed and an
appreciation for the aging process will be an interwoven theme of the course.
GRG 4905-4915 Advanced Internship
6 credits
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations
that serve older persons. Arrangements for internship
placement must be made in prior semester. Students may not
sign up for advanced internships until at least
24 credits in the program have been completed.
Elective
Courses
GRG 4955
Directed Readings
3 credits
An opportunity to conduct an extensive literature review under the
supervision of a faculty member. Such
work must be preceded by a proposal which must be
approved by the Director of the Gerontological Services
program.
GRG 4965
Directed Research
3 credits
An opportunity to
conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty
member. Such work must be
preceded by a proposal which must be approved by the
Director of the Gerontological Services program.
