10-544-210 GERO : GENERATIONS AND DIVERSITY IN AGING … focus on aging population demographics , attitudes toward aging , how elements of diversity impact behavior , and generational characteristics . . Emphasis is on diversity amongst older adults , including but not limited to how race or ethnicity , gender , sexual orientation , disability , social class , community location , and religious af�liation and spirituality relate to healthy , successful , and optimal aging . ( Prerequisite : 10-544-204 , Social Gerontology ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-544-207 GERO : LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES OF AGING ... covers concepts and structures involved in the legal and ethical realm of gerontology including Power of Attorney for health care / �nance , guardianships , trusts , reallocation of assets , spending down , Medicare / Medicaid bene�ts , supplemental insurance , Social Security , elder abuse / neglect , �nancial exploitation , reporting abuse / neglect and relevant governmental policy . Learners will be able to apply knowledge by learning advocacy techniques to bene�t senior populations on a community , local , and federal level . ( Prerequisite : 10-544-204 , Social Gerontology ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-544-209 GERO : PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN AGING ... an overview of social policy as it relates to aging and available federal funding for the senior consumer . Students will learn the resources available in the community , eligibility criteria , and how to access and coordinate services for seniors . Supplementing social networking and enhancing mental health functioning for the aging population will also be discussed . Students will explore different career �elds within gerontology . ( Prerequisites : 10-544-207 , GERO : Legal and Ethical Issues of Aging ; 10-544-210 , GERO : Generations & Diversity Aging ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-104-110 MARKETING PRINCIPLES ... marketing management , market segmentation , market research , consumer behavior , product decisions and management of distribution , pricing , promotional decisions for strategy planning . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-196-191 SUPERVISION ... front-line supervisory functions including planning , controlling , delegating , organizing , effective meetings , decision-making , con�ict resolution , and managing a diverse workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-208 GERO : DEVELOPING THE GERONTOLOGY PROFESSIONAL ... exploration of effective communication styles and interview techniques for developing rapport and relationships with aging populations . Other topics include ethics and boundaries , self-determination , case plan development and implementation , documentation skills , research and grant funding , and compassion fatigue . ( Prerequisites : 10-544-207 , GERO : Legal & Ethical Issues Aging ; 10-544-210 , GERO : Generations and Diversity in Aging ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-544-212 GERO : GERONTOLOGY INTERNSHIP ... students integrate concepts from all previous courses through supervised training in an appropriate setting and actual work experience and observation . Learners will further develop their critical thinking skills through communications and counseling experience , client assessment and case plan development and implementation . Learners will also share experiences and provide feedback online throughout the course . ( Prerequisites : 10- 544-207 , Legal and Ethical Issues of Aging ; 10-544-210 , Gero : Generations and Diversity in Aging ; Corequisites : 10-544-208 , Gero : Developing the Gerontology Professional ; 10-544-209 , Gero : Programs and Services in Aging .) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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