Institute for Life Span Development and Gerontology (ILSD)

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.

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.

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.

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. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: Permission. Supervised experience in research or community agency work. (May be repeated)