HSSR 2215 – Social Gerontology

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I.COURSE TITLE: Social Gerontology

COURSE NUMBER: 2215CATALOG PREFIX: HSSR

II.PREREQUISITE(S): PSYC 1110 and HSSR 1101

III.CREDIT HOURS: 2LECTURE HOURS: 2

LABORATORY HOURS: 0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0

IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class takes a multidisciplinary approach to examining the issues facing people in late adulthood. Students will explore the demographic, sociocultural, and mental health aspects of aging. Problem solving techniques will be covered, along with future trends necessary with the approach of an aging population. Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of aging will be discussed.

V.ADOPTED TEXT(S):

Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

By: Hooyman, and Kiyak

9th edition, 2010, Pearson

ISBN: 978-0-205-76313-9

VI.COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

1.Understand the concepts of physiological development, mental health, and long-term care as they relate to the aged.

2.Recognize the major psychosocial issues faced by the aged.

3.Recognize historical and future trends impacting the helping professions and the aged.

4.Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal programs that make up the aging network of social services.

VII.CLASSROOM METHODOLOGY:

Determined by instructor

VIII.GRADING:

The grading scale will follow the policy in the college catalog.

A = 100 – 90

B = 89 – 80

C = 79 – 70

D = 69 – 60

F = 59- 0

IX.SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:

Week:

  1. Growth of social gerontology
  1. Aging in other countries and across cultures
  1. Social consequences of aging
  1. Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being
  1. Cognitive changes with aging
  1. Personality and mental health in old age
  1. Love, intimacy, and sex in old age
  1. Social theories of aging
  1. Social supports: friends, family, and community

Informal care-giving

  1. Living arrangements and social interactions
  1. Productive aging: roles and activities
  1. Death, dying, bereavement, and widowhood
  1. Elderly in minority populations
  1. Social policies to address social problems
  1. Long-term care
  1. Finals week

X.OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:

As assigned by the instructor.

XI.EVALUATION:

At the discretion of the instructor, evaluation may be based on any or all of the following: final exam, mid-term exam, chapter tests, quizzes, term papers and themes, class projects, attendance, class participation, and other assignments.

XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Student Responsibilities: To meet the objectives of this course, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, study the text, complete assignments, contribute to class discussions, and act as responsible adults. Students are responsible for making up work missed due to absence as permitted by the instructor.

Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor will enhance and expand the meaning and application of the subject matter covered throughout the course. At the beginning of each quarter, the instructor will distribute syllabi listing all course requirements. The instructor will facilitate class discussion and be available for individual student conferences.

XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:

FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.

Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.

DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.

PREFERRED INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in counseling, social work, or gerontology; professional experience with gerontological population.