Explore aging in respect to social roles and processes. Topics include history of aging, demographics, family relationships, social supports, economics, retirement, loss, poverty and politics of aging.
Pre-Requisites
There are no Pre-Requisites
Classes
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Social Gerontology (61286)
Your Choice
Ashland
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
8/30/2022 - 8/30/2022
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/13/2022 - 9/13/2022
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Dates:
9/27/2022 - 9/27/2022
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
10/11/2022 - 10/11/2022
Facility:
003 Multi-Purpose Ashland
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Dates:
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Facility:
Flexible Online Class Hours
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
9
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Social Gerontology (61285)
Your Choice
New Richmond
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
8/30/2022 - 8/30/2022
Facility:
1315 Human Services New Richmo
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/13/2022 - 9/13/2022
Facility:
1315 Human Services New Richmo
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/27/2022 - 9/27/2022
Facility:
1315 Human Services New Richmo
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
10/11/2022 - 10/11/2022
Facility:
1315 Human Services New Richmo
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Dates:
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Facility:
Flexible Online Class Hours
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
9
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Social Gerontology (61279)
Your Choice
Rice Lake
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
8/30/2022 - 8/30/2022
Facility:
210 Classroom Rice Lake
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/13/2022 - 9/13/2022
Facility:
210 Classroom Rice Lake
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/27/2022 - 9/27/2022
Facility:
210 Classroom Rice Lake
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
10/11/2022 - 10/11/2022
Facility:
210 Classroom Rice Lake
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Days & Times:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Dates:
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Facility:
Flexible Online Class Hours
Instructor:
Kimberly McDonald
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
9
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Social Gerontology (61275)
Your Choice
Superior
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
8/30/2022 - 8/30/2022
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/13/2022 - 9/13/2022
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
9/27/2022 - 9/27/2022
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Dates:
10/11/2022 - 10/11/2022
Facility:
113 ECE Superior
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Days & Times:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Dates:
8/29/2022 - 10/19/2022
Facility:
Flexible Online Class Hours
Instructor:
Jennifer Ellis
Tuition:
$463.95
Status:
Active
Seats Available:
9
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Communication of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544100
Develop effective communication strategies and supportive interview techniques that enhance rapport and relationships with aging populations. Apply ethical principles, standards and boundaries that acknowledge self-determination.
Online
Fall 2022
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Psychological Aspects of Aging
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544102
Recognize how experience and history affect the value and societal expectations of each generation. Understand diversity among older adults including, but not limited to, race; ethnicity; culture; sexual orientation; and physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2022
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544105
Examine the signs, symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course focuses on the principles of communicating and providing care to individuals with memory loss and confusion while learning the best practices for dealing with behavior changes, challenges with the activities of daily living, and strategies to assist caregivers.
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2022
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Developing the Gerontology Professional
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544108
Examine the various roles of the aging services professional and the contexts in which they work. Apply relationship building, communication, ethical standards, self-care planning and practices, documentation, and other related skills to case studies and real life situations. Function as an interdisciplinary team member addressing the complex needs of aging adults. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 15 credits of 10-520-1XX OR 10-544-1XX coursework
Offered Collegewide
Fall 2022
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Programs of Aging Services
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544110
Explore the wide spectrum of programs and services available to older adults that address a variety of physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, legal, spiritual, and recreational needs.Examine social policy as it relates to aging and available federal funding for the aging consumer including community resources, eligibility criteria, and how to access and coordinate services. Additional topics include supplementing social networking and enhancing mental health functioning.
Online
Fall 2022
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Gerontology Fieldwork
Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10544112
Examine the scope, values, and principles of the gerontology profession. Coursework introduces the typical roles and duties of aging services professionals. Students assess their own motivations, attitudes, and interests. In addition to the regular classroom hours, observation and fieldwork in a community-based setting working with older adults is required. Students must complete or have on file current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (Wisconsin and/or Minnesota) forms, as part of this course. PREREQUISITE: 10544108 Developing the Gerontology Professional, 10544112 Ethics in Human Services and COREQUISITES: Successful completion or co-enrollment in all other core program courses.
Ashland, New Richmond, Superior
Fall 2022