Gerontology (GERON)

GERON 300 Sociology of Aging 3 Units
Same As: SOC 335
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: CSU Area D0; CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This introductory course examines the aged and the aging process, with emphasis on social factors affecting and affected by an aging population. It includes an analysis of demography and history of aging in America; individual aging and adaption; needs, resources, and social support systems; employment and retirement; and social class/cultural differences. Not open to students who have received credit for SOC 335.

GERON 331 Interviewing, Counseling the Elderly 3 Units
Prerequisite: PSYC 300. Grade of “C” or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Techniques of counseling the elderly with emphasis on rehabilitation using Remotivation-Reality Orientation, Sensitivity Training and Life Review. Individual and group processes as related to the elderly are applied. The course is an integral part of the Gerontology program.

GERON 333 Techniques of Individual and Group Counseling of the Elderly 4 Units
Prerequisite: GERON 331. Grade of “C” or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Exploration of the effectiveness of counseling techniques of the elderly within an institutional setting. Non-traditional techniques of counseling and support are investigated. Student involvement with the elderly under supervision is a major function of the course. This course is an integral part of the Gerontology program.

GERON 495 Independent Studies in Gerontology 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

GERON 498 Work Experience in Gerontology 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

GERON 499 Experimental Offering in Gerontology .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB