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Gerontology (online)

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Interested in taking a single class? Some courses (designated by a Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Courses should be taken in the following order:

First Course

Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging (UCONJ 442, 3 credits) Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (4 assignments, 1 exam) Course may be started anytime; $690*. View the course introduction
Instructor: Marty Richards.

Draws upon material from many of the social sciences to examine the range and variation in institutions, attitudes and cultural values related to aging. This course emphasizes social and economic factors that influence elders in different cultures. Students learn about the effects of ethnic and sex differences on aging, and cross-cultural variations in the perception and treatment of the aged.

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Second Course

Biological Aspects of Aging (UCONJ 440, 3 credits)Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (2 assignments, 2 exams) Course may be started anytime; $690*. View the course introduction
Instructor: Barbara Cochrane

Introductory material on aspects of biology of human aging and functional changes associated with normal aging, including those illnesses that may be present in older people. This course focuses on the relationship between changes in physical function, environment and quality of life, and includes theoretical perspectives on aging, as well as the aging process in specific physiological systems. An introductory course in biology is recommended as a prerequisite.

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Third Course

Psychology of Aging (UCONJ 411, 3 credits)Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (3 assignments, 1 exam) Course may be started anytime; $690*. View the course introduction
Instructor: H. Asuman Kiyak

Focuses on developing the skills necessary for critically evaluating current psychological theories of aging, research findings in this area, and the implications of these for the aged person. Special consideration is given to effects of health and socioeconomic factors upon the psychological processes of aging. The implications of various psychological changes upon the aged individual's daily functioning are also examined.

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Fourth Course

The Family in Later Life (UCONJ 412, 3 credits)Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (4 assignments, 1 exam) Course may be started anytime; $690*. View the course introduction
Instructor: Marty Richards

Focuses on issues affecting older persons and their families. Addresses demographic influences on families; roles, rules for and function of family members; inter-generational relationships; economic, political and social policy affecting family life; and cultural variations and supportive resources for older persons and their families.

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Fifth Course

Current Issues in Aging (UCONJ 413, 3 credits)Class is also available to professionals who do not intend to pursue the certificate, but wish to enroll in individual classes on a space available basis

Schedule: (4 assignments) Course may be started anytime; $690*. View the course introduction
Instructor: H. Asuman Kiyak

Addresses cutting-edge issues. Students receive readings and use the internet to obtain current information on topics of careers and research in aging, advocacy, public policy in aging, and long-term care issues.

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*All fees are subject to change.

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