GERONTOLOGY

Gerontology Seminar-Mental Health and Aging

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 501E, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 17 - May 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   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, substance abuse, and suicide. Barriers to treatment and cohort and cultural issues will be explored. 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.

Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 515-204-0211/ scarlson@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Note: May be applied toward Certificate in Gerontology, Master of FCS - Gerontology, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Janice Dinkel

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Adult Development

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 534, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 21 - May 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   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. 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.

Prerequisites: Admission to MFCS-Gerontology program or departmental permission

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Note: May be applied toward Certificate in Gerontology, Master of FCS - Gerontology, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Lawrence Ganong

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Environments and Aging

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 563, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 17 - May 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   Examination of attributes of physical environments that support special needs of older people and applications of this knowledge to the design and management of housing, institutional settings, neighborhoods and communities. 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.

Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 515-204-0211 scarlson@iastate.edu.

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology

Instructor: Lyn Norris-Baker

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Aging in the Family

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 577, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits or 3 nonmajor graduate

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 22-May 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   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. 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.

Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 515-204-0211 scarlson@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology

Instructor: Teresa Cooney

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Program Evaluation & Research Methods

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 584, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 9 - May 6, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   Overview of program evaluation, research methods and grant writing in gerontology. Includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings. 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.

Prerequisites: Department Permission from Sarah Carlson 515-204-0211 scarlson@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of FCS-Gerontology

Instructor: Jean Pearson Scott

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Southwest Iowa Regents Resource Center
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
ISD Campus, Careers Building
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu