Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Courses
GERT
33 courses with the subject GERT, 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.
GERT 139Foundations of Academic Discovery3
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology as a social, behavioral and biological science. A prerequisite to courses in gerontology and aging. Women and Aging examines the effects of women growing older in a changing society. Social, psychological, physical, economic, cultural, and political implications will be discussed, including health concerns, changing roles, and discrimination.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsThematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion CourseStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is an introduction to the study of death, dying and bereavement which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach. This course is aimed at sensitizing students to the subject of dying, death and bereavement, aiding students in adjusting to the death of a significant other, helping students examine their feeling and reactions to death and grieving and introducing students to diverse perspectives.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Examines the effects of women growing older in a changing society. Social, psychological, physical, economic, cultural, and political implications will be discussed, including health concerns, changing roles, and discrimination.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion CourseStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
Individually designed experiential learning intended to provide the student with an opportunity for observation and participation in a wide range of gerontological activities in an approved institution or agency setting.Credits: 3-12Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
An interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology. Course content is drawn from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, and it will include a consideration of current issues in such areas as mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health program, long-term care, and leisure work activities.Prerequisites: (GERO 265D or GERT 265D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
A rigorous investigation of a topic of relevance to gerontology not covered in detail in existing courses. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum. Please contact the department for more information.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course examines the effects of women growing older in a changing society. Social, psychological, economic, cultural and political implications will be discussed, including health concerns, changing roles and discrimination. Factors identified will be explored and connected to the role of the gerontological counselor in addressing concerns of aging women.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students with the SPECIAL APPROVAL attribute.
This course is an introduction to the study of death, dying and bereavement which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach. This course is aimed at sensitizing students to the subject of dying, death and bereavement, aiding students in adjusting to the death of a significant other, helping students examine their feeling and reactions to death and grieving and introducing students to diverse perspectives.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
An interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology. Course content is drawn from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, and will include a consideration of current issues in such areas as mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health programs, long-term care, leisure and work activities.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students with the SPECIAL APPROVAL attribute.
A study of the sources of information, areas of gerontological investigation, commonly used research approaches, and the procedures utilized in conducting gerontological research and the writing of grant proposals.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor. Please contact the department for more information.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Individually designed experiential learning intended to provide the student with an opportunity for observation and participation in a wide range of gerontological activities in an approved institution or agency setting.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
