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The University of Arizona 1993-95 General Catalog Catalog Home All UA Catalogs UA Home
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Gerontology (GERO) Geronimo Hotel 800 East University Boulevard Suite 340 (520) 626-8104 Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology Committee: Professors Carol A. Barnes (Psychology), Robert B. Bechtel (Psychology), John T. Boyer (Internal Medicine), Herbert E. Carter (Emeritus, Biochemistry), Roger M. Enoka (Exercise and Sport Sciences), Audrey L. Holland (Speech and Hearing Sciences), Theodore H. Koff (Public Administration and Policy), William A. Stini (Anthropology), Charles W. Weber (Nutrition and Food Science) Associate Professors Keith F. Meredith, Chair, Patricia C. Fairchild (Exercise and Sports Sciences), Donna R. Iams (Family and Consumer Resources), Jessie V. Pergrin (Emerita, Nursing), Pamela G. Reed (Nursing), Stella Mae Smith (Special Education and Rehabilitation) Assistant Professors Iris R. Bell (Psychiatry), Christine M. Sheehy (Nursing) Because of its multidisciplinary nature, courses in gerontology are located in a number of departments. The Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology plays a facilitating role in the coordination and development of aging studies and will guide students who wish to include an emphasis in gerontology in their course of study. Although the program offers neither an undergraduate nor graduate major, it is possible for students to include an emphasis in gerontology in several ways. Students may choose to incorporate courses into their regular degree program to supplement work in their major field. In addition they can pursue a gerontological focus through work in a practicum, internship, independent study or thesis. While no formal recognition is offered, it is possible to obtain a rich background in gerontology in this way. Formal recognition for gerontological study is available at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In the College of Arts and Sciences an undergraduate may satisfy requirements for a minor or for Subject Area III in interdisciplinary studies by following an approved curriculum. At the graduate level the Program offers a doctoral minor which is most appropriate for students in areas such as education, administration, health, nutrition, and the social and behavioral sciences. A minimum of 15 units is required. In addition it is possible for graduate students to obtain formal recognition through the Gerontology Certificate Program, an 18-unit course of study similar to that offered in many other colleges and universities in this country. The program is designed primarily for individuals planning to enter or to continue in a profession which involves provision of services and/or administration of programs for the aging. Students should consult with the major department about developing a gerontological emphasis within the major field through course work, research, thesis and dissertation. This most commonly occurs in the following academic units: Counseling and Guidance, Psychology, Special Education and Rehabilitation, Speech and Hearing Sciences, the School of Family and Consumer Resources, the School of Public Administration and Policy, and the Colleges of Education, Nursing and Pharmacy. In addition, graduate work with a strong gerontological focus is available in human services administration (M.P.A.) and nursing/geriatric nurse practitioner (M.S.). Courses in other departments identified as having content which deals specifically with elderly and with aging processes include: COUN 570, 571, EXSS 566, FS 413, 613, 636; I D 405/505, PA 423, 524, 527, 593f; PSYC 421/521, 427/527, and SER 415/515, 455/555, 484/584. Students wishing further information should contact the coordinator at the address above. 238. Theories of Biological Aging (2) II (Identical with N FS 238) 413. Issues in Aging (3) II (Identical with FS 413) 435. Adult Development and Aging (3) I (Identical with PSYC 435) May be convened with 535. 437. Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) I II (Identical with PSYC 437) May be convened with 537. 447. Perspectives in Geriatrics Laboratory (1) II (Identical with PHPR 447) May be convened with 547. 448. Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) II (Identical with PHPR 448) May be convened with 548. 457. Law of the Elderly (2) II (Identical with PA 457) May be convened with 557. 470a. Human Adaptability (3) I (Identical with ANTH 470a) May be convened with 570a. 535. Adult Development and Aging (3) I (Identical with PSYC 535) May be convened with 435. 537. Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) I II (Identical with PSYC 537) May be convened with 437. 547. Perspectives in Geriatrics Laboratory (1) II (Identical with PHPR 547) May be convened with 447. 548. Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) II (Identical with PHPR 548) May be convened with 448. 557. Law of the Elderly (2) II (Identical with PA 557) May be convened with 457. 570a. Human Adaptability (3) I (Identical with ANTH 570a) May be convened with 470a. 576. Communicative Aspects of Aging (2) I (Identical with SP H 576) 589. Health of the Older Adult (3) I (Identical with NURS 589) 613. Issues in Aging (3) II (Identical with FS 613). 636. Economics of Aging (3) I (Identical with FS 636). 695. Colloquium a. Research in Gerontology (1) I II (Identical with PHPR 695a) Greek (See Classics) Health Education (See Health-Related Professions) |
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