Physical Dimensions of Aging

Catalog description

Study of the effects of aging on body systems and influence of such changes on health and function. It will include opportunities for designing strategies that facilitate healthy aging. Students will be interacting individually with content and interacting with others about the content. The learning will occur through learner initiated processes and the instructors will be the facilitators of the learning process. Learning experiences will be connected to the real world and are designed to facilitate reflections, critical thinking, and application of principles learned. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in GERO courses to receive credit towards the Undergraduate Certificate in Aging Studies. Students who later choose to apply to the MS degree in Gerontology do not have to repeat the successfully completed Core courses at the graduate level (GERO 501, 505, 510, and 520) and may take other GERO topics of their choice to replace those credits.