College of Health and Human Development

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the fundamental principles, theories, issues and concepts in the field of gerontology. The interdisciplinary emphasis derives from the fact that to understand aging we must consider facts and explanations from a wide array of fields. Social gerontology integrates …

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. This interdisciplinary course addresses selected topics in aging presented at an advanced level. Preference is given to current topics considered key for gerontology professionals. Possible topics include emerging issues in diversity, gender, nutrition, consumer affairs, physical fitness and mental health.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Seminar in which special emphasis is placed on leadership competencies needed by the future leaders in the health and human development professions. An interdisciplinary approach is taken. Topics to be discussed include leadership skills, financial management, evidence-based management practices, strategic planning, ethics and how to create a culturally competent workplace/organization. In addition, a …