GRO 120Intro to Gerontology3
- Subject
- GRO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
Vance-Granville Community College · Courses
GRO
4 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.
GRO 220Social Aspects of Aging 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Spring This course provides an in-depth exploration of the social aspects of aging. Topics include family dynamics, employment and retirement, community involvement, grief and loss, and stereotypes. Upon completion, students should be able to advocate for the social needs of aging adults. 297 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog
- Subject
- GRO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- State, PSY 150*
- Corequisite
- None
GRO 230Aging, Health, & Wellness 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Spring This course covers basic concepts of health, wellness, and nutrition related to aging. Emphasis is placed on nutrition and diet, physical activity and exercise, and maintenance of well-being. Upon completion, students should be able to identify health, wellness, and nutrition concepts related to aging.
- Subject
- GRO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- None
- Corequisite
- None
GRO 250Aging Policies Programs & Serv 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Spring This course covers the development of state and federal policies, programs, and services for an aging population as a result of demographic shifts. Topics include federal programs addressing aging issues, emerging challenges and trends, the role of needs assessment and outcome measures that shape policies, and contemporary issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain how state and federal policies and programs impact aging communities. HEA 110*** Personal Health/Wellness 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current healt h issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
- Subject
- GRO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vgcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- State, GRO 120 None
- Corequisite
- None
Source: Vance-Granville Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61