31 courses with the subject GERO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Exploration of the processes of aging; introduction to issues of aging in contemporary society. A core course for the gerontology minor.
The intersection of factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, class, sexual orientation, geographic location, physical ability with aging.
The federal, state and local framework of services and programs for the aging.
Gender and aging in society. Gender issues unique to aging.
Portrayals of aging, older adults and the aging process in popular culture and their impact on policies, interactions, stereotypes and self- perception.
Ethical dilemmas in aging practice and policy, including autonomy in decision-making; interdisciplinary and interprofessional practice; confidentiality, consent, and allocation of health care resources.
The nature, causes and treatment of dementia in later life, including concerns for family, caregiving and community practice.
Issues facing advocates and their clients regarding elder law. Elder rights and public policy and the role of society.
Housing and transportation needs of older persons and housing options available to them. Issues of working with older persons in a variety of housing settings.
Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.
Physiological and cognitive processes of human aging within context of environmental, societal and lifestyle factors which promote healthy aging.
Aging as a global phenomenon. Demographic trends, historical influences and lived experience. Focus on intersection of gender, ethnicity, geography, and class.
Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.
The intersection of factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, culture, class sexual orientation, geographic location, physical ability with aging.
The federal, state and local framework of services and programs for the aging.
Gender and aging in society and gender issues that are unique to aging.
Portrayals of aging, older adults and the aging process in popular culture and their impact on policies, interactions, stereotypes and self- perception.
Explores ethical dilemmas in aging practice and policy, including autonomy in decision-making; interdisciplinary and interprofessional practice; confidentiality, consent and allocation of health care resources.
The nature, causes and treatment of dementia in later life, including concerns for family, caregiving and community practice.
Issues facing advocates and their clients regarding elder law. Elder rights and public policy and the role of society.
Housing and transportation needs of older persons and housing options available to them. Issues of working with older persons in a variety of housing settings.
Physiological and cognitive processes of human aging within context of environmental, societal and lifestyle factors which promote healthy aging.
Aging as a global phenomenon. Demographic trends, historical influences and lived experience. Focus on intersection of gender, ethnicity, geography, and class.
Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. Not intended for culminating project research such as thesis or starred paper.
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.
and Diversity [Credits: 3] Aging in the U.S. and globally. Interpersonal and instrumental concerns related to aging in different communities.
Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, , non-profit organizations or government agencies. Can serve as a graduate culminating experience in conjunction with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of associated learning outcomes.
Qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods and theoretical perspectives. Critique and analysis of current research in Gerontology. Research design and implementation.
Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.
Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.
A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper. GWS505 Women of Color in the U.S. (same as ETHS 505) [Credits: 3] Examination of historical and contemporary issues facing American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, and immigrant women living primarily in the United States. The impact of race, gender, class, and other social inequalities on the lives of women of color will be discussed.
Source: Saint Cloud State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
