Institute for Life Span Development and Gerontology (ILSD)

ILSD:450 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Life-Span Development & Gerontology (2 Credits)

(May be repeated for a total of two credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to interdisciplinary study of gerontology including discussion of dimensions of aging, historical framework of aging in America, demographics, service systems, and current issues. (Formerly 3006:450)

ILSD:485 Special Topics in Life-Span Development & Gerontology (1-3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Specialized topics and current issues in life-span development or gerontology. Covers content or issues not currently addressed in other academic courses. (Formerly 3006:485)

ILSD:486 Retirement Specialist (2 Credits)

An investigation of issues related to the design and implementation of pre-retirement planning and examination of life-span planning education as employed by labor, business and education. (Formerly 3006:486)

ILSD:490 Workshop in Life-Span Development & Gerontology (1-3 Credits)

(May be repeated) Group studies of special topics in life-span development and gerontology. May not be used to meet certificate requirements. May be used for elective credit only. (Formerly 3006:490)

ILSD:495 Practicum in Life-Span Development & Gerontology (1-3 Credits)

(May be repeated) Prerequisite: permission. Supervised experience in research or community agency work. (Formerly 3006:495)