Gerontology (GERO) Graduate Course Descriptions
GERO 505. Aging and Diversity.
The intersection of factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, class, sexual orientation, geographic location, physical ability with aging. 3 credits F, ALT.
GERO 511. Aging Policy and Programs.
The federal, state and local framework of services and programs for the aging. 3 credits F.
GERO 515. Women and Aging.
Position of older women in society and issues that are unique to women as they age. 3 credits S.
GERO 525. Dementia and Aging.
The nature, causes and treatment of dementia in later life, including concerns for family, caregiving and community practice. 3 credits F.
GERO 535. Aging and Housing Options.
Housing needs of older persons and housing options available to them. Issues of working with older persons in a variety of housing settings. 3 credits S.
GERO 540. Seminar.
Analysis of issues or topics in the field of aging. A specific topic will be selected each time the course is offered. May be repeated. 1-3 credits DEMAND.
GERO 565. Health and Aging.
Physiological and cognitive processes of human aging within context of environmental, societal and lifestyle factors which promote healthy aging. Prereq.: 208 or permission of instructor. 3 credits S, ALT.
Gerontology (GERO) Courses for Graduate Students Only
GERO 620. Advanced Policy Issues in Gerontology.
An in-depth exploration of key concepts and major issues in the field of aging. Students formulate positions on each major issue, based on lectures, readings, discussions. 3 credits S.
GERO 630. Aging and Community: Current Issues in Social Gerontology, Culture and Diversity.
Aging in the U.S. and globally. Interpersonal and instrumental concerns related to aging in different communities. 3 credits F.
GERO 644. Gerontology Internship.
Supervised field experience in an agency, program, business or institution working with or on behalf of older adults. Arranged by contract between site supervisor, faculty supervisor, and student. 3-6 credits F, S.
GERO 696. Practicum.
Internship, portfolio and final oral examination. Consent of adviser. 6 credits F, S.
GERO 697. Starred Paper (Plan B) Preparation.
1-6 credits F, S.
GERO 699. Thesis.
1-6 credits F, S.
