26 courses with the subject GRO, 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.
Students think critically about aging in the current US context and develop proposals for change to ensure their ideal old age will be possible. Required for minor in Gerontology.
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
Overview of the longevity economy and its influences on entrepreneurial opportunities. Case illustrations highlighted. Using the entrepreneurial business model, students explore opportunities, risks, and rewards in the silver industries market.
Social and cultural impact of Baby Boomer phenomenon, including implications of cohort size, diversity, and life experiences (culture, relationships, politics, health, finances) for images of aging, products, services, and policies.
Intensive independent study of specialized topics in gerontology.
Overview of the longevity economy and its influences on entrepreneurial opportunities. Case illustrations highlighted. Using the entrepreneurial business model, students explore opportunities, risks, and rewards in the silver industries market.
An overview of current issues in the need and delivery of social services to the aging. Students learn skills designed to prepare them for effective practice with older adults and their families.
Intensive review and analysis of the literature and research on issues and unresolved problems of aging.
A primer in leadership development where students explore leadership through observations and experience, as well as professional research findings. Students develop a personal definition of leadership, discover their unique qualities and characteristics of leadership, and develop a plan to realize their potential as leaders in aging services.
An examination of the social context, impact, and diversity of family caregiving, focusing on caregiver well-being, relationships, and support policies and interventions.
The integration and application of qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods used in gerontology with a focus on developing a scholar practitioner perspective.
Explores the concept of successful aging from a holistic perspective using the seven dimensions of health and wellness and the use of interdisciplinary teams to support healthy aging.
Overview of concepts related to financing longevity in the United States. Topics include retirement, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, long term care insurance and related products.
Introduction to the knowledge and skills related to planning and evaluating innovative responses to the aging of society using program theory as a foundation.
An examination of issues related to diversity among older adults. Focus will be on the interaction of class, gender, race/ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and historical period with the aging process.
Students will learn how to use evidence-based practice to disrupt ageism and to be an ally for older adults who are trying to reframe and disrupt aging.
An examination of cognition and aging including normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia. Focus will be on preparing gerontologists to work with older adults with various cognitive function.
Introduction of knowledge and skills necessary to be an administrator of adult and family care homes. Directed practical experience in approved assisted living or group home to meet state requirements for the administrator-in-training certification.
Examines the historical development of the profession and discipline of gerontology and various gerontology related roles in a range of settings based on theories of aging.
Study of a special topic in gerontology.
A synthesis of ideas, perspectives, and concepts gained from the study of gerontology. Students must utilize gerontology research and theory in a field experience to conclude their course of study.
An examination of legal and financial topics related to aging. Focus will be on preparing gerontologists to work with older adults and their families as they navigate complex legal issues.
Intensive study in an area of special interest in gerontology.
Individual guidance in the development of a specific research problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. (Graded on S-U basis)
Thesis Extension.
Research Extension.
Source: University of North Carolina at Greensboro's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
