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  • FRE 4390: Special Topics in French Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course will include the study of significant themes, movements, and cultural developments in the French culture. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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  • GEO 2311: Introduction to Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course focuses on three aspects of North America: the physical setting, which includes glaciation, climate and physiography; the human/social realm, which discusses such topics as population distribution and racial groups, cities, the South and economic activities; and human-environment interaction on the continent.
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  • GEO 2313: Environmental Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course introduces students to the classification of earth's resources and the concept of human-resourceenvironment interaction. Focus is placed on how physical, social and cultural factors help us to understand resource issues and how humans deliberately and unwittingly degrade the earth's environment. Environmental issues are discussed and ways are suggested to minimize environmental damage.
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  • GEO 3311: Urban Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course is a study of interurban and intraurban relationships, including analysis of spatial aspects of sociological, economic and political phenomena.
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  • GEO 3336: World Economic Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course analyzes the spatial distribution of economic activities globally. Focus is placed on the activities of humans in their physical and cultural setting. A classification of the economic world into the First and Third Worlds and the economic/socio-cultural/political/environmental variables accounting for the respective stages of development are discussed. The economies of North America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America are emphasized. Students may not receive credit for both ECO 3336 and GEO 3336.
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  • GER 2101: General Gerontology Practicum

    1.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course provides a practicum experience in which the students will engage in activities within settings or agencies dealing with services or programs developed for older persons. Students who have successfully completed General Gerontology and decide to major or minor in gerontology will be required to complete this course. A practicum of 60 hours is required. Satisfactory completion of General Gerontology and General Gerontology Practicum are equivalent to GER 2401 and will satisfy the prerequisite to enter the Gerontology Program.
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  • GER 2301: General Gerontology

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    This course will provide an introduction to aging and an overview of the field of gerontology for nongerontology majors and minors. The major concepts, theories and principles of gerontology will be introduced. Students will explore ageism in the United States, current demographic trends in our society, old age as a stage of lifespan development, health and healthcare concerns of older persons, issues of work, retirement, housing and economics, family relationships and social support, quality of life, and political issues of an aging society. Concepts, theories, practices and other issues of aging will be explored through critical readings, lectures, class discussions, guest speakers, and videos. Students may not receive credit for both GER 2301 and GER 2401.
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  • GER 2401: The Aging Experience

    4.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    An interdisciplinary, professional course designed for gerontology majors and minors addressing the stereotypes, beliefs and perceptions of aging as presented in art, music, literature, film, and other media. Students will confront their own beliefs and concerns with the aging process and how aging is portrayed. In addition, students are presented with the current picture of aging in America and will be introduced to examples of successful aging. Students will also explore potential career options in the field of gerontology. This course includes a practicum experience in which the students volunteer in settings or agencies dealing with services or programs developed for older persons. This experience is designed to allow students to explore their decision to major in gerontology. A practicum of 60 hours is required. Students may not receive credit for both GER 2301 and GER 2401.
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  • GER 3301: Aspects of Aging in Diverse Groups

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    The response and effect of culture and ethnicity are examined as to the care, status, and services accorded to an elderly individual who is a member of a specific culture group. In addition, students explore the aging of subgroups within society (e.g., women, homeless, grandparents, special populations - gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, HIV/AIDS). Ethics, acculturation, spirituality and religiosity are also included. Students will become aware of how human diversity impacts the delivery of services, treatment and care of aging individuals. Prerequisite: GER 2301 or GER 2401.
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  • GER 3302: Principles and Practices of Gerontology

    3.00 Credits
    Winston-Salem State University

    Students are exposed to and will model appropriate behavior when dealing with elderly individuals who are aging normally or who are experiencing a variety of mental, physical and social dysfunctions. Techniques, practices and available technology employed to assist the learning and independent functions of the individual are discussed. In addition, ethical treatment of individuals and how to structure an environment to allow for independence are presented. Students will design a space and a program to address the needs of a specific elderly individual or group. Prerequisite: GER 2301 or GER 2401, GER 3301.
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