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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Make application to the department before registration.

Thesis S/U graded.