College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

195 aging population. The role modification in the American household, romantic relationships in later life and the societal outlook on the process of aging are a few of the topics addressed in this course. Students examine current needs and requirements of the working environment with older adults, including the subject of integrative primary care and the necessity of a multidisciplinary teamwork. GERO 6130: Incident Command System (3 credits) This elective course will provide students with the knowledge to operate within an Incident Command System. As part of the course, students will complete ICS 100 a., 700a, and 200. Students will participate in tabletop exercises related to disasters and the elder population. GERO 6131: Caregiving in the Family (3 credits) Caregiving constitutes a challenging experience for the whole family. This course examines diverse characteristics of the caregivers, emotional and physical issues associated with caregiving, and existing resources implemented to support families and caretakers. Students have an opportunity to examine the notions of well-being and quality of life as applied to those providing and receiving care. While reflecting on the care giving process, students utilize concepts from such theoretical frameworks as constructivism, social constructionism, and general systems theory to investigate diverse perceptions and ideas about caregiving. Providing theoretical guidelines, this course gives students a framework to acquire attuned therapeutic skills to provide assistance to caregivers and their families. GERO 6140: All Hazards Preparedness for Special Needs Populations (3 credits) This course will identify the at-risk and vulnerable populations and discuss how each of these groups is affected in times of disaster. In addition, the course will address the special needs and emergency response efforts that must be considered for each of these groups. GERO 6141 Grief and Loss in Aging Loss has multiple faces, especially when growing older. The experiences of loss are uniquely tinted by our cultural framework, spiritual beliefs, family traditions, and individual values. This course offers students an opportunity to examine different types of losses in later life, paying particular attention to the concepts of anticipatory and disenfranchised grief. Students explore how loss is perceived among older adults from diverse ethnical and cultural backgrounds, paying particular attention to the variety of mourning traditions. In addition, the concept of resilience is introduced inviting students to become curious about diverse stories of healing. GERO 6145 Social Vulnerability This course will identify at-risk and vulnerable population groups and discuss unique aspects of preparedness, mitigation, and response as they relate to various vulnerabilities. Nuances of social vulnerability will be discussed, including variables that foster change, improve resilience, and build capacity. GERO 6160: Special Topics in All-Hazards Preparedness for Elders (3 credits) This course will be guided by a faculty member and it will enable the student to select a special area of focus in all hazards preparedness for elders. The student will develop and complete a special project upon approval by the faculty member. 3 credits GERO 6200: Capstone Seminar The capstone seminar is designed to be taken upon completion of the core curriculum, during the same semester that the selected concentration will be completed (Winter II). The purpose of the seminar is to provide students with an opportunity to explore research modalities pertinent to gerontology and to develop their capstone project design. Students will become acquainted with the concept of the capstone project during Year One, while taking the core curriculum. Each of the core courses will include aspects of research pertinent to gerontology with emphasis on action research and qualitative modalities. Students will be encouraged to begin using their knowledge and critical thinking skills to explore possibilities for the eventual development of their capstone projects. 3 credits GERO 6201: Health Service Planning and Evaluation (3 credits) An in-depth study of basic planning and evaluation techniques for the implementation of a community health care program. It addresses policy analysis techniques as well as the conceptual framework for the planning and management of health care programs. The course also reviews essential methods for effective planning and evaluation considering the economic, political, epidemiological, demographic, and other components that contribute to the assessment of health needs and resource allocation. Develop a plan for implementing a health education program, monitor its delivery, as well as evaluate its impact. GERO 6250: Business Aspects of Geriatric Care Management (3 credits) This course presents strategies and methods for developing a public nonprofit or private practice geriatric care management agency and/or business. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as the different types of geriatric care management businesses, insurance, setting up an office, brand development, developing fee for service arrangements, marketing geriatric care management services, private revenue sources for the fee-based care manager, and preparing an agency or business for emergencies. The course will also cover strategies for integrating a geriatric care management business into another practice, business or agency.