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Communication of Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544100

Develop effective communication strategies and supportive interview techniques that enhance rapport and relationships with aging populations. Apply ethical principles, standards and boundaries that acknowledge self-determination.

Online

Fall 2024
Psychological Aspects of Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544102

Recognize how experience and history affect the value and societal expectations of each generation. Understand diversity among older adults including, but not limited to, race; ethnicity; culture; sexual orientation; and physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Physical Aspects of Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544104

Analyze normal and pathological changes occurring in the aging human body with special emphasis on age-related chronic diseases. Topics addressed include analysis of biological theories of aging, cultural/ ethnic influence on aging pathologies, and other factors impacting the aging process.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Alzheimer's and Dementia Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544105

Examine the signs, symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course focuses on the principles of communicating and providing care to individuals with memory loss and confusion while learning the best practices for dealing with behavior changes, challenges with the activities of daily living, and strategies to assist caregivers.

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024
Healthy Aging Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544106

Investigate practices that promote healthy aging including nutrition, physical activity, prevention practices, and commonly prescribed medications for the older adult. Emphasis will focus on the "well" elderly population and practices identified to address current aging trends.

Online

Fall 2024
Developing the Gerontology Professional Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544108

Examine the various roles of the aging services professional and the contexts in which they work. Apply relationship building, communication, ethical standards, self-care planning and practices, documentation, and other related skills to case studies and real life situations. Function as an interdisciplinary team member addressing the complex needs of aging adults. PREREQUISITES: 10520103 Ethics in Human Services and successful completion of 15 credits of 10-520-1XX OR 10-544-1XX coursework

Offered Collegewide

Fall 2024