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GERONTOLOGY
(GTY-Arts and Science; Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology)
- MPF, MPT 154 Aging in American Society (3)
- Overview of the processes of aging. Emphasis placed on "typical" aspects of aging from three perspectives: the aging individual, social context of aging, and societal responses to an aging population IIC.
- 260 Global Aging (3)
- Course integrates bio-demographic and socio-cultural approaches to the study of global aging by drawing on crosscultural quantitative data and qualitative ethnographic records. Prerequisite: Anthropology majors must complete ATH 155 before taking this course.
- MPT 318 Sociology of Aging (3)
- Sociology provides a unique perspective on and significant contributions to the field of gerontology. This course uses sociological theories, perspectives, and conceptual frameworks to analyze aging-related social issues. Examines the social forces that shape the diverse experiences of aging for individuals. Greatest emphasis is placed on structural issues such as age stratification, the life course, and societal aging as a force in social change. Prerequisite: GTY 154 or SOC 151. Cross-listed with SOC 318.
- 365 Social Policy and Programs in Gerontology (3)
- Provides practical information about working in programs serving older people. Topics include social policy and old age, health policy and programs, federal economic reform, grantsmanship, program planning and coordination, and professions in the field of aging.
- 440.G Field Experience in Gerontology (1-16; maximum 16)
- Exposes students to realistic conditions involved in working in the field of aging and learning first hand about problems and possibilities of this work as a profession. In addition to field placement, each student is required to participate in a proseminar accompanying the chosen alternative. Credit/no-credit only. Maximum of four hours may be counted toward the gerontology minor. Prerequisite: GTY 154, three additional hours in gerontology, and permission of instructor.
- 455/555 Mental Health and Aging (3)
- Examines a broad continuum of mental health and disorder in the older population, and identifies related policy, program, practice, and research issues. Prerequisite: GTY 154 and one additional course in GTY or permission of instructor.
- 456/556 Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Aging (3)
- Reviews comprehensive geriatric assessment, explores individuals' perception and internal and external resources associated with healthcare behaviors, and examines models of successful aging. Prerequisite: six credit hours of GTY and three additional credit hours of social science.
- 460/560 Selected Topics in Gerontology (2-4; maximum 10)
- Draws upon current literature and research for in-depth consideration of selected special topics in gerontology.
- MPT 463/563 Sociology of the Older Woman (3)
- Examination of various social, psychological, physical, and cultural factors that affect women as they grow older. Cross-listed with SOC and WMS 463/563.
- 464/564 Sociology of Retirement (3)
- Examination of retirement as a process, event, and role. Aspects of retirement as a social institution are reviewed with emphasis upon implications for the social system.
- MPT 466/566 The Family in Later Life (3)
- Examination of family and kinship relations during old age. Topics include relations with spouse, adult children, siblings, and other kin, as well as grandparenthood and widowhood. Prerequisite: at least one course in the family or gerontology, plus regular prerequisites for 400-level courses in sociology or permission of instructor.
- MPC 468/568 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (3)
- Exposes a variety of views regarding the nature of individuality and the self, the life course, adult development, aging, social structure, and social change. These perspectives foster understanding of the individual and social forces that influence how we evolve as adults. Through guided integrative writing and discussion, students develop a unique personal comprehension of the complex interaction between individual development across the adult life span and the ever-changing social environment.
- 472/572 Minority Aging (3)
- Examines aging among U.S. minority and ethnic groups. Topics include theoretical perspectives, demographics, economics, health, social support, public policy and service delivery systems, and the role of culture in adaptation to aging. Prerequisite: GTY 154, 602, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with BWS 472/572.
- 476/576 Environment and Aging (3)
- Examines the changing environmental experience of the older person from several theoretical perspectives. Topics include aging in urban and rural places, age-integrated and age-segregated settings, housing options and housing policy in the U.S., design and supportive technologies, and the cultural meaning of place. Prerequisite: (476) GTY 154 or ATH 155; (576) GTY 602 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ATH 476/576.
- 602 Graduate Survey of Current Gerontology (3)
- Examination of sociocultural theories of aging and review of major conceptual issues related to and research strategies appropriate for the study of aging.
- 608 Linking Research and Practice in Gerontology (3)
- Introduction to social science research methods, including fundamentals of program evaluation as applied to the field of aging and social gerontology.
- 620 Supervised Research or Reading on Selected Topics in Gerontology (3)
- Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
- 665 Aspects of Long-Term Care: Social (3)
- Review of various social aspects in long-term care including types of environments and services offered, process of entry into long-term care systems, physical care, socio-emotional care, relations between residents and staff members, social relationships outside of long-term care facilities, and organization of long-term care. Prerequisite: GTY 602 or permission of instructor.
- 666 Aspects of Long-Term Care: Health (3)
- Health and quality of care, medical ethics, environmental health, and delivery of health services in a long-term care facility are addressed. Prerequisite: GTY 602 or permission of instructor.
- 667 Analysis of Programs and Practice in the Aging Network (3)
- Provides overview of key health and social welfare programs and policies affecting older people. Understanding program funding mechanisms, with emphasis on grant writing, is a key element of the course.
- 676 Program Management in Aging (3)
- Analysis of administrative responsibilities in programs and services in the field of aging. Prerequisite: GTY 602 and three graduate hours of MGT; or permission of instructor.
- 700 Research for Master's Thesis (1-12; maximum 12)
- 740 Graduate Practicum in Gerontology (1-8)
- Field experience for graduate students interested in research experience or applied aspects of gerontology. Students assigned to a program involving research activities, service provision, or administration of programs related to the aging and aged populations. Prerequisite: GTY 602 and permission of instructor.
- 741 Research in Gerontology (2)
- This course is taken during final semester of study for the Master of Gerontological Studies degree. Directed research centered on integration and application of previous courses with gerontology field experience. Prerequisite: GTY 740 and permission of instructor.
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