Previous Years' Courses
FALL 2012
GERO-10100 Introduction To Aging Studies LA SS
3 credits
INSTRUCTORS:
Section 01 & 02: Mary Ann Erickson, 421 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43705, merickson@ithaca.edu
Section 03 & 04: Christine Pogorzala,415 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 41051, pogorzal@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: all sections 35
PREREQUISITE: None
STUDENTS: Open to all students.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the broad spectrum of issues involved in the study of aging. Biological, psychological, and sociological concerns, in addition to services for the older adults, are presented in survey fashion. Field trips, lectures, discussions, and demonstrations comprise the instructional methods.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE: Lectures, discussions, readings, films, and demonstrations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Grades are determined through exams, papers, homework assignments and class participation.
GERO-22000 Sociology Of Aging LA SS
3 credits
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Bergman, 420 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43859, ebergman@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 30
PREREQUISITE: SOCI-10100 or GERO-10100
STUDENTS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Examination of the prominent sociological theories and research about aging and the ways in which the experience of aging is socially constructed. Cross-listed with SOCI-22000. Students may not receive credit for both GERO-22000 and SOCI-22000.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE: Lectures, discussions, readings, films, small group discussions with older adults.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Grades are determined through exams, papers, homework assignments and class participation.
GERO-29010 Fieldwork in Gerontology NLA
3 credits
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Bergman, 420 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43859, ebergman@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 15
PREREQUISITE: GERO-10100
STUDENTS: Open to all students who have taken the Introduction to Aging Studies course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fieldwork gives students firsthand experience working and socializing with the elderly. Under the supervision of a trained professional within an organization in the Ithaca area, students engage in work activities, including direct service to the aged, as well as service to the host agency. An integrated series of seminars provides students with context to better understand the needs of the community-based elderly, as well as the local, state, and national resources available and not available to meet those needs.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE: field placement and seminar
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Grades are determined through successful completion of required field hours, site supervisor evaluation, project & paper, class discussion, and participation.
GERO-37000 Counseling the Older Adult LA
3 credits
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Bergman, 420 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43859, ebergman@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 30
PREREQUISITE: GERO 10100 or SOCI 10100 and one of the following: GERO/SOCI 22000, SOCI 30800, SOCI 30900, PSYC 36600, ANTH 34000, RLS 23800, HLTH 24000
STUDENTS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Combines theory about and practice of basic counseling skills with information about issues faced by older adults and their families. Analyzes the lives of today's older adults within the frameworks of social institutions and race, class, and gender.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE: Lectures, discussions, readings, films, small group interactions with older adults.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Grades are determined through exams and quizzes, papers, homework assignments and participation.
GERO-40100 Gerontology Internship NLA
3 credits
INSTRUCTOR:
ENROLLMENT:
PREREQUISITE: GERO-29010; GERO-31900; 3 additional courses from gerontology major groups 1 or 2; permission of instructor.
STUDENTS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This six-week (240-clock hour) internship, ordinarily taken during the summer, provides a structured, intensive learning experience in an organization dedicated to research, planning, policymaking, or service provision for older adults. Supervision is provided by an on-site professional preceptor. Students are required to submit periodic written field reports, as well as a final internship experience report.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: Pass/Fail only
GERO-49900 Independent Study: Gerontology LA
1-4 credits
INSTRUCTORS:
Section 01: Elizabeth Bergman, 420 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43859, ebergman@ithaca.edu
Section 02: Mary Ann Erickson, 421 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 43705, merickson@ithaca.edu
Section 03: Christine Pogorzala, 415 Center for Health Sciences, ext. 41051, pogorzal@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: all sections 3
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
STUDENTS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Individual research and writing on a particular area in gerontology, supervised by a faculty member in the gerontology program.
COURSE FORMAT/STYLE:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING: