College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

256 GERO 6140: All Hazards Preparedness for Special Needs Populations (3 credits) This course will identify the at-risk and vulnerable populations and discuss how each of these groups is affected in times of disaster. In addition, the course will address the special needs and emergency response efforts that must be considered for each of these groups. GERO 6160: Special Topics in All-Hazards Preparedness for Elders (3 credits) This course will be guided by a faculty member and it will enable the student to select a special area of focus in all hazards preparedness for elders. The student will develop and complete a special project upon approval by the faculty member. 3 credits GERO 6130: Incident Command System (3 credits) This elective course will provide students with the knowledge to operate within an Incident Command System. As part of the course, students will complete ICS 100 a., 700a., and 200. Students will participate in tabletop exercises related to disasters and the elder population. Gerontology and Public Health (9 credits) *Students select 3 courses GERO 5111: Public Health Issues of the Elderly (3 credits) This course examines important determinants of morbidity and mortality among the aged population. Emphasizes socio-cultural, economic, behavioral and physical characteristics of importance in the design and development of appropriate prevention efforts directed at the elderly. GERO 6201: Health Service Planning and Evaluation (3 credits) An in-depth study of basic planning and evaluation techniques for the implementation of a community health care program. It addresses policy analysis techniques as well as the conceptual framework for the planning and management of health care programs. The course also reviews essential methods for effective planning and evaluation considering the economic, political, epidemiological, demographic, and other components that contribute to the assessment of health needs and resource allocation. Develop a plan for implementing a health education program, monitor its delivery, as well as evaluate its impact. GERO 5101: Foundations of Public Health (3 credits) An introduction to the history, concepts, values, principles and practice of public health. This course provides an overview of the essential areas of public health including biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, environmental and occupational health, and health policy, planning and management. GERO 5523: Public Health Nutrition and Older Adults (3 credits) Nutrition is a critical factor in maintaining and promoting the health of adults as they age. This course will provide students with the principles and practices to identify public health nutrition issues and problems pertaining to older adults and how to develop strategies and programs to alleviate and/or reduce the problems and challenges presented with. The course explores the role of public health nutrition in the 21st century from a global aging perspective. This course will provide students with methods and skills to identify nutrition related health problems and to plan community-based prevention programs for diverse populations. Professional Geriatric Care Management (9 credits) GERO 5350: Professional Geriatric Care Management (3 credits) This course provides an overview of the history of professional geriatric care management, ethical issues in geriatric care management, ethnic and cultural considerations, spiritual