GERO - GERONTOLOGY

GERO 415. Introduction to Gerontology 3 cr.

Social, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging, with an interdisciplinary emphasis on health promotion. Demographic characteristics of the aging population. Same as MPH 515. REPLACED HLS 415.

GERO 450. Health Promotion for the Older Adult 3 cr.

Common health concerns and lifestyle issues relevant to older adults. Facts about the content area, health behaviors, and practices to promote health and prevent disease; program development strategies applicable to a variety of settings. Same as MPH 557.

GERO 451. Aging and Public Policy 3 cr.

Exploration of public policies relating to elders, historical development, current status and trends in public policy for this age group. Impact of political behavior of elders on policy making and implementing processes.

GERO 452. Program Development in Aging 3 cr.

Planning and evaluating programs for the elderly in a variety of community and institutional settings. Needs assessment, resource identification, program design, and evaluation. Prerequisite: GERO 301.

GERO 455. Research Methods in Aging 3 cr.

Introduction to research methods in aging and techniques applicable to midlife and older populations. Specific focus on design and implementation of a research project, using a specific research methodology.

GERO 456. Biological Aspects of Aging 3 cr.

Aging, the developmental process of the body determined by cellular changes influenced by lifestyle, genetics, and environment. Investigates these changes, how health promotion influences them, and when they are considered a disease. Same as MPH 556.

GERO 490. Gerontology Practicum 1-6 cr.

Supervised experiential learning in an organization that serves older adults. Prerequisite: GERO 452.

GERO 493. Adulthood and Aging 3 cr.

Normal transitions in later life; those occurring from 40 years of age to the end of life are discussed. Changes in interpersonal relationships and adaptations commonly made by individuals and meeting those alterations are presented through research findings, case studies, and autobibliographies. Same as MPH 593.

GERO 494. Aging in a Multicultural Society 3 cr.

Study and comparison of aging in the southwestern multicultural so-ciety with emphasis on health care. Same as MPH 594.

GERO 495. International Aging and Intellectual Disabilities 3 cr.

Graduate course for policy planners and staff trainers working in the field of Intellectual Disabilities. The course content will be relevant to service provision in developed and developing countries with emphasis on diverse cultures. The consequences of increased longevity for both social and health provision and family careers are covered.

GERO 497. Special Topics in Gerontology 1-3 cr.

Specific topics of current interest in gerontology to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor.

GERO 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.

Individual studies with prior approval of health science department head. Prerequisite: senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits.