Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services

GERO 560 Community Resources for Older Adults

Leadership/managerial community based learning required. Review needs of older persons in the community and evaluate the continuum of long-term care resources available, service gaps, program models, and funding mechanisms.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

GERO 595 Special Topics in Gerontology

Course designed to investigate specific aspect of Gerontology.
1- 4

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles and course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

GERO 622 Directed Study in Gerontology

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

GERO 625 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

Later life issues are explored using an ecological approach that highlights the benefits and consequences of aging for the individual, family and society.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

GERO 635 Social Policies of Aging

Traces history and current status of major policies that benefit elderly. Reviews legislation, levels of policy-making and policy concerns of older population. Includes recent policy changes and policy directions.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

GERO 640 Health Aspects of Gerontology

Identifies major health problems, concerns and practices of the elderly. Examines health care policies, financing, health promotion and wellness concepts.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

GERO 665 Research Application and Grant Development

Application of skill in research for funding options, program planning, proposal writing, budgeting and establishing controls for grant administration.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

GERO 692 Graduate Internship in Gerontology

Only 9 credits may be counted towards degree program. There shall be 40 contact hours per credit hour. S/U graded.
1-12

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours

GERO 694 Practicum in Gerontology

Make application to the department before registration.
1- 3

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

GERO 699 Thesis

Thesis S/U graded.
1- 6

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations