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Undergraduate Course Descriptions:
GERO 350/550 Sociology of Aging. An overview of the research and literature related to the demographic, social, and cultural aspects of aging in the United States and in other cultures.
GERO 352/552 Adult Development and Aging (3-0-3), fall. Introduces the student to the study of adult development and aging, the emerging science of human aging, by taking a topical approach to each aspect of development including physical,cognitive, social, and personality in relation to periods of adult life span. Emphasis will be given to late adulthood. Prerequisite: Junior standing
GERO 486 Counseling Older Adults and Their Families. Obtain an understanding of how cultural experiences impact the aging process; including assessments of problems, mental health issues and community resources. Introduces a range of counseling techniques, intervention strategies, behavior change concepts and related issues.
GERO 495 Practicum in Gerontology. Supervised work experience with an agency or organization serving older adults. The practicum placement will be consistent with academic and career goals for the student and designed to give face to face client exposure.
GERO 448 Biology of Aging. Survey of the human anatomy and physiology with implications of normal and abnormal age related changes.
GERO 437 Ministry with Older Adults. Course will cover demographics of the aging community, analyze programs for serving the older member, and how to utilized the talents of mature church members.
GERO 441 Social Welfare Policy and Services. A descriptive and analytical study of social welfare programs and policies; examination of the relationship between social work and other aspects of the U.S. social welfare system noting overall impact on social problems.
GERO 454 Aging and the Family. Problems of aging in the family as related to interpersonal relationships, nutrition, and near environmental needs of the elderly in maintaining personal independence.
GERO 460 Ethics and Social Issues. An attempt to help students reach a higher critical and reflective consciousness of the relationship of ethics to professional and business decision making and problem solving.
GERO 475 Special Studies in Gerontology. This course will accommodate a variety of special topics in the field of gerontology. Guest lecturers will make presentations on topics of their expertise and chosen specializations.
GERO 479 Programs and Services for Elderly. Health care delivery system, aging networks, deliver of care, communication disorders in the elderly.
For questions regarding the undergraduate certificate contact:
Jan Brokaw
Administrative Coordinator
Pruett Gerontology Center
ACU Box 27793
Abilene, TX 79699-7793
Telephone: (325)-674-2350
Fax: (325)-674-6804
E-mail: brokawj@acu.edu
GERO 541 Social Welfare Policy and Services (3-0-3). A descriptive and analytical study of social welfare programs and policies; examination of the relationship between social work and other aspects of the U.S. social welfare system, noting overall impact on social problems. (Same as SOCW 540.)
GERO 548 Biology of Aging (3-0-3). Implications of physiological, anatomical and immunological changes occurring with the aging process.
GERO 550 Sociology of Aging (3-0-3). An overview of the research and literature related to the demographic, social and cultural aspects of aging in the United States and in other cultures. (Same as SOCI 550.)
GERO 554 Aging and the Family (3-0-3). Problems of aging in the family as related to interpersonal relationships, nutrition and environmental needs of the elderly in maintaining personal independence. 15 hours of field experience required. (Same as FCS 554.)
GERO 560 Ethics and Social Issues (3-0-3). An attempt to help students reach a higher critical and reflective consciousness of the relationship of ethics to professional and business decision making and problem solving. (Same as SOCI 560.)
GERO 579 Programs and Services for the Elderly (3-0-3). Health care delivery system, aging networks, delivery of care, communication disorders in the elderly. (Same as COMP 579.)
GERO 586 Counseling with Older Adults and Their Families (3-0-3). Obtain an understanding of how cultural experiences impact the aging process; including assessments of problems, mental health issues and community resources. Introduces a range of counseling techniques, intervention strategies, behavior change concepts and related issues. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. (Same as PSYC 586.)
GERO 615 Social Research (4-0-4). An application of the scientific method to the study of social phenomena; consideration of basic methods of data gathering, analysis and reporting, including basic statistics. Students experience organizing, conducting and evaluating research. (Same as SOCI 615.)
GERO 631 Human Life Cycle II (3-0-3). Provides a thorough survey of the specified divisions of the life span from early adulthood, through middle adulthood and late adulthood to death. (Same as PSYC 631.)
GERO 636 Seminar in Death and Dying (3-0-3). This seminar will explore the theoretical and theological basis for the study of thanatology. The course will expose each student to significant new literature in the discipline of death, dying and grief. (Same as BIBM 636.)
GERO 637 Ministry to Older Adults (3-0-3). Course will cover demographics of the aging community, analyze programs for serving the older member and how to utilize the talents of mature church members.
GERO 744 Management and Funding of Human Services (3-0-3). Designed to develop a working knowledge of the planning, allocation, and control processes of resources in a social service agency and procedures and techniques of developing and receiving grants and or contract support and addressing methods of organizational change and community improvement as they relate to social services. (Same as SOCW 644)
GERO 668 Housing the Older Client (3-0-3). This course will provide a thorough review of the literature, research and theory in the field of housing for the older client. Managerial aspects of the industry will focus upon providing a quality living environment at the best independent level care possible.
GERO 745 Social Services Administration and Planning (3-0-3). Will be directed toward the administration and planning process in social service organizations. The course will also help the students to assess service needs of a target population, to evaluate programs and to develop and implement viable alternatives within the agency structure. (Same as SOCW 670).
GERO 685 Advanced Seminar in Gerontology (3-0-3). This course will lead the student to apply the theory, knowledge, and practice of gerontology toward a particular field or job area.
GERO 690 Practicum in Gerontology (3-6 hours). Supervised field placement of 150 to 300 hours.
