GERONTOLOGY

Gerontology Seminar --Women and Aging

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 501A, XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

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Dates: 5/12-7/3/2008

   Study of theory, research, and application of issues related to women and the aging experience. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-5397, or ksmidt@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization. Department Permission required: Karen Smidt (ksmidt@iastate.edu)

Computer Requirements: Internet access and e-mail capability

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

Instructor: Marlys Bratteli

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html 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

Professional Seminar in Gerontology

Course Number: Gerontology (GERON) 594, Section XF, XH & XW (co-listed as HDFS 594)

Credit: 3 graduate credit

Tuition: $1077 for XW, $1245 for XF and XH

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Dates: 5/19-7/11/2008

Registration Deadline: 04/15/2008

   An integrative experience for gerontology students designed to be taken near the end of the degree program. By applying knowledge gained in earlier coursework, students will strengthen skills in ethical decision-making behavior, applying these skills in gerontology-related areas such as advocacy, professionalism, family and workplace issues. Students from a variety of professions will bring their unique perspectives to bear on topics of common interest.

Prerequisites: Completion of all other course work required for MFCS-Gerontology specialization, Department Permission required: Contact Karen Smidt (ksmidt@iastate.edu)

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Science-Gerontology

Instructor: Peter Martin

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSummer08.html 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

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