10 courses with the subject GRN, 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.
An introduction to Gerontology, which is the scientific study of the aging process. The course will emphasize basic conceptual and theoretical perspectives on aging within a multi-disciplinary framework, including psychology, sociology, biology, social work, religion, and economics.
Examination and analysis of cultural diversity and ethnicity in the older population residing in the United States and cross-cultural analysis of the problems of the aged throughout the world.
A study of the evolution of societal attitudes towards aging across multiple decades using cinema, television, and print media; from the early twentieth century to the present.
Overview of programs and services for older individuals and their families. Administration of human service agencies with aging clients. Goal setting, staffing, evaluation, budgeting and organizational structures. Note: This course serves as the Gateway course for the Aging Studies major. A grade of C- or higher is required for graduation.
This course examines all of the major dementia prominent in our society, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multi-Infract Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Picks Disease, Binswanger Disease, Depression, Delirium, Anoxia, and Chronic Organic Brain Syndrome. Caregiving strategies and resources available to patient, caregiver, and family are discussed. The historical and societal factors giving rise to the prevalence of dementia are also discussed. Note: This course serves as the Summit course for the Aging Studies major. A grade of C- or higher is required for graduation.
Placement of the student in a supervised field experience in settings associated with services for the elderly and a weekly seminar on campus, the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 300 hours as a requirement for a Bachelor of Science degree in Aging Studies.
Placement of the student in a supervised field experience in settings associated with services for the elderly and a weekly seminar on campus. The student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 100 hours before being recommended for the Barton College certificate in Aging Studies.
Placement of the student in a supervised field experience in settings associated with services for the elderly and a weekly seminar on campus, the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 300 hours as a requirement for a Bachelor of Science degree in Aging Studies. Summer only.
Placement of the student in a supervised field experience in settings associated with services for the elderly and a weekly seminar on campus, the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 300 hours as a requirement for a Bachelor of Science degree in Aging Studies. Summer only.
Exploration of a topic in gerontology in greater depth through an original research project under the supervision of the instructor. Fall, spring. Note: Also offered as GRN 481 for one semester hour, and as GRN 482 for two semester hours.
Source: Barton College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
