Forthcoming Course Offerings
Summer Sessions 2009
Gerontology 6130 - Interviewing Older Adults & Life ReviewSummer Session IV - 3 units
Tu/Th 5:30 - 8:10 PM - ARR - Thomas Meuser
Prerequisite: This course combines training in interviewing techniques with video editing/production. Students will learn how to conduct life review interviews with older adults, and then take these skills into the community by interviewing older adults living in various settings. Students will learn how to use a digital video camera and edit video clips on the computer. Student-conducted interviews will be viewed by the instructor and classmates, issues associated with aging will be discussed, and constructive feedback provided. Some of the video clips developed in the course will become part of an educational video clip library in support of gerontology education through UMSL. Video editing is time intensive and students will be expected to conduct some of this work on campus and outside of scheduled class sessions.
Gerontology 6495 - Practicum in Gerontology
Summer Session IV - 3 units
TBA - ARR - Thomas Meuser
This course provides supervised work experience in an agency that serves older adults. Students are required to complete a minimum of 150 clock hours at the practicum site.
Gerontology 6496 - Advanced Practicum in Gerontology
Summer Session IV - 3 units
TBA - ARR - Thomas Meuser
Prerequisites: Gerontology 6495 and consent of instructor. This course provides advanced practicum experience beyond Gerontology 6495. Students must complete a minimum of 150 clock hours of supervised field work (service or research) with older adults.
Gerontology 6497 - Interdisciplinary Geriatric Care
Summer Session IV - 2 units
TBA - ARR - Denise King
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Interdisciplinary approaches that address the medical and social needs of the elderly will be examined. Information about geriatric care and social issues affecting the well-being of older adults will be provided. Clinical, theoretical, and educational perspectives will be presented. This class requires concurrent registration in the SLU Summer Geriatric Institute.
Gerontology 6499 - Topics in Gerontology
Successful Aging in the Built Environment
Summer Session II - 1 unit
We 4:30-7:00 - Kandace Fisher
Analysis of a current problem in gerontology. (Course may be repeated for maximum of five credits, assuming topics are different.) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.