2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Human Sciences

GERO 555 Grant Development and Administration

Overview of proposal planning and grant development process. Application of skills in identifying funding options, program planning, proposal writing, budgeting and establishing controls for grant administration.

3

GERO 560 Community Resources for the Elderly

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

GERO 565 Management Concepts for Aging Services

Examines basic concepts of management and administration of human service organizations. Emphasizes principles and practices currently used in public, private nonprofit and proprietary aging programs.

3

GERO 595 Special Topics in Gerontology

Course designed to investigate specific aspect of Gerontology. Repeatable, maximum of six credits, under different subtitles.

1 - 4

GERO 620 Individual Development and Aging

Applies developmental theories to explain concepts of aging. Examines developmental and psychological theories and frameworks, with emphasis on current research in exploration of issues of individual development facing older adults.

3

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.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

1 - 4

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

GERO 630 Intervention Strategies with the Elderly

Analyze major intervention strategies and techniques for utilization with older adults. Emphasizes individual, group and paraprofessional systems. Classroom practice of actual treatment techniques.

3

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

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

GERO 655 Program Planning and Evaluation in Gerontology

Survey of basic concepts used in the development and implementation of aging programs. Emphasizes methods and skills needed for the assessment, development and evaluation of programs.

3

GERO 660 Financial Management and Budgeting for Aging Programs

Overview of financial and budgeting functions within human services. Emphasizes public and private nonprofits. Directed to non-accountants. Develop basic skills in financial control and fund-raising.

2

GERO 692 Graduate Internship in Gerontology

Only 9 credits may be counted towards degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits. There shall be 40 contact hours per credit hour.

1 - 12

GERO 694 Practicum in Gerontology

Make application to the department before registration. Repeatable, maximum of eight credits.

1 - 4

GERO 699 Thesis

S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 6

GERO 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1