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Spring 2008 Courses

Gerontology Seminar-Mental Health and Aging
Course: Gerontology (GERON) 501E, XG
This course introduces the student to the range of issues involved in aging and mental health. From a systems framework the major emotional and psychiatric problems encountered in old age will be examined including mood, anxiety, adjustment and personality disorders, dementia, cognitive problems, subdstance abuse, and suicide. Barriers to treatment and cohort and cultural issues will be explored.
Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 204-0211/scarlson@iastate.edu
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/17/2008-05/16/2008
Delivery Method: online
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $$1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Certificate in Gerontology, Master of FCS - Gerontology, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences
Instructor: Janice Dinkel, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 12/01/2007
Text: Butler, R.N., Lewis, M.I., & Sunderland, T. (1998). Aging and mental health: Positive psychosocial and biomedical approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN 0-205-19336-6 Kennedy, Gary, J, (2000). Geriatric Mental Health Care: A Treatment Guide for Health Professionals. New York: The Guilford Press. ISBN1-57230-592-5

Course offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or scarlson@iastate.edu. Priority is given to Master's of Family and Consumer Sciences Gerontology Specialization students.

Adult Development
Course: Gerontology (GERON) 534, XG
This course explores the biological, psychological, and social factors that are associated aging. Although the focus is on the later years, information is presented from a life-span developmental framework. Empirical studies are reviewed and their strengths, limitations and implications for normative and optimal functioning are discussed.
Prerequisites: Admission to MFCS-Gerontology program or departmental permission
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/21/2008-05/16/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Certificate in Gerontology, Master of FCS - Gerontology, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences
Instructor: Lawrence Ganong, Professor
Registration deadline: 12/01/2007
Text: TBA

Course offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or scarlson@iastate.edu. Priority is given to Master's of Family and Consumer Sciences Gerontology Specialization students.

Environments and Aging
Course: Gerontology (GERON) 563, XG
Examination of attributes of physical environmnets that support special needs of older people and applications of this knowledge to the design and management of housing, institutional settings, neighborhoods and communities.
Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 204-0211/scarlson@iastate.edu
Dates: 01/17/2008-05/16/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology
Instructor: Lyn Norris-Baker, Professor
Registration deadline: 12/01/2007
Text: TBA

Course offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or scarlson@iastate.edu. Priority is given to Master's of Family and Consumer Sciences Gerontology Specialization students.

Aging in the Family
Course: Gerontology (GERON) 577, XG
Theories and research related to personal and family adjustments in later life affecting older persons and their intergenerational relationships. Related issues including demographics also are examined through the use of current literature.
Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 204-0211/scarlson@iastate.edu
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/22/2008-05/16/2008
Delivery Method: online
Credit: 3 graduate credits or 3 nonmajor graduate
Tuition:$1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology
Instructor: Teresa Cooney, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: 12/01/2007
Text: Connidis, Ingred Arnet (2001). Family Ties and Aging. ISBN 9780761919575

Program Evaluation & Research Methods
Course: Gerontology (GERON) 584, XG
Overview of program evaluation, research methods and grant writing in gerontology. Includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings.
Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 204-0211/scarlson@iastate.edu
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 01/09/2008-05/06/2008
Delivery Method: online
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition:$1245
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology
Instructor:Jean Pearson Scott, Professor
Registration deadline: 12/01/2007
Text: TBA



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