Course in Gerontology Program
California State University Long Beach
The Following List includes classes available for meeting the Course Requirements for either a Certificate in Gerontology or a Master's Degree in Gerontology
400I. Perspectives on Gerontology (3)
Multidisciplinary study of middle age and aging. Includes physiological, psychological, political, economic and sociological aspects. The effects of culture and environment on aging; history and demographics; health issues.
(Lecturer-discussion, 3 hours.)
420. Personal Finance for the Aging (3)
Personal finance as applied to the aging population.
424. Independent Living for Disabled and Elderly Persons (3)
Independent living concepts related to physically and/or functionally disabled adults. Personal, environmental and programmatic responses to disability and aging.
430./530. Aging and Dementia (3)
An examination of physiological, psychological, social and economic aspects of dementia and its impact on the individual, the family and society. Community resources, current research and policy issues are included, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease.
439./539. Nutrition and Aging (3)
Nutritional status of the elderly. Diet adaptation for chronic diseases commonly found in older adults.
469./569. Disability, Culture and Society: Issues and Intervention (3)
Disability as a social construct. Examines policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Emphasis on social and clinical intervention methods as well as programs and resources.
474. Aging and Diversity in California (3)
Projects meaningful to California elders and that build skills. Professionals discuss career paths, local aging networks, and how the diverse climates of the State and region shape aging-related events, trends issues, and programs. Field trips may be required.
482. Health Assessment of the Aging Client (3)
Assessment of the physical, psychological and social status of the aging client as they affect health and well-being. Focuses on working with aging clients in a variety of settings to identify actual or potential health-related problems using various techniques.
Same course as NRSG 482. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 482. (Lecture-discussion, 3 hours.)
485. Mental Health and Aging (3)
Mental health status of older adults over time and within subgroups. Societal responses affecting diagnoses and assessments of competence. Common mental health issues of older adults. Comparison of medical and non-medical therapeutics.
Field trips may be required. (Seminar 3 hours.)
492G. Internship in Gerontology (3)
497. Directed Studies (1-3)
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Independent study under the supervision of a faculty member. Exploration and experience supplementing and/or complementing regular courses. 499. Special Studies (1-3)
Group investigation of topics of current interest in gerontology. Topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
GRADUATE LEVEL
500. Introduction to the Professional Practice of Gerontology (3)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: GERN 400I or equivalent; graduate standing or consent of instructor.
520./420. Personal Finance for the Aging (3)
Prerequisites: 400-level course in Consumer Affairs or consent of instructor.
Personal finance as applied to the aging population.
524. Independent Living for Disabled and Elderly Persons (3)
Independent living concepts related to physically and or functionally disabled adults. Personal, environmental and programmatic responses to disability and aging.
530./430. Aging and Dementia (3)
An examination of physiological, psychological, social and economic aspects of dementia and its impact on the individual, the family and society. Community resources, current research and policy issues are included, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease.
539./439. Nutrition and Aging (3)
Nutritional needs as related to physiological changes that occur during aging. Factors that influence food intake and nutritional status of the elderly. Diet adaptation for chronic diseases commonly found in older adults.
550. Social Policy and Aging (3)
Major legislation and policies affecting older Americans. Analysis of policy information and change, kinds of data, and social forces that affect development and implementation of aging-related policies and legislation.
563. Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences and Gerontology (3)
Principles, design, and methods of program evaluation for use by Family & Consumer Sciences and Gerontology professionals. Selection and development of instrumentation for data collection and interpretation and methods of reporting.
569./469. Disability, Culture and Society: Issues and Social Intervention (3)
Disability as a social construct. Examines policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Emphasis on social and clinical intervention methods as well as programs and resources.
582. Health Assessment of the Aging Client (3)
Assessment of the physical, psychological and social status of the aging client as they affect health and well-being. Focuses on working with aging clients in a variety of settings to identify actual or potential health-related problems using various techniques.
592. Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology (3)
Field experience in which student assumes a self directed responsible role in an agency, business or other community setting.
597. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent study under the supervision of a faculty member. Exploration or experience supplementing and/or complementing regular courses to meet student learning goals.
599. Special Topics (1-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Group investigation of topics of current interest in gerontology.
600. Seminar in Administration of Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology Programs (3)
Application of administration, management and leadership theories to family and consumer sciences/gerontology programs. Decision-making, organizational structures and evaluation concepts included.
610. Seminar in Current Issues, Trends and Research in Gerontology (3)
Students will undertake literature reviews and/or research to explore emerging issues, trends and research in the field of aging studies and/or update their information on the most current gerontological topics.
(Seminar 3 hours.)
692. Gerontology Directed Project (1-4)
Prerequisite: GERN 697.
Students will acquire experiential skills under the guidance of a faculty advisor and supervisor/preceptor at an approved
696. Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division course in statistics.
Methodological approaches to contemporary research issues in Family and Consumer Sciences. Course focuses on the design, development, and implementation of a formal research-designed project.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hours). Same course as FCS 696. Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 696.
697. Directed Research (1-3)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy, GERN 500-level courses in area of study, and GERN 696.
698. Thesis (1-4)
Prerequisite: GERN 697, advancement to candidacy.
