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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Provides a forum in which to discuss work experiences with peers and instructor. Department permission required.
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3.00 Credits
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of geography not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Recommended: prior study of geography.
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2.00 Credits
Course prepares students to manage an activity department; do assessments and documentation; design, schedule, and implement appropriately designed activity programs; foster healthy resident and family dynamics; facilitate resident council meetings; and manage personnel and resources.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces the range of emerging professional opportunities in the field of aging, and guides students to explore and identify potential career pathways. Course work includes career and market research, coaching from course instructor, self assessment, reflection, fieldwork, informational interviews and other activities to identify potential internships, entry level positions, and educational and training opportunities fitting the student's goals and trends in the field.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on issues related to the care of older adults presenting behavioral and cognitive challenges, using a personcentered, person-directed approach. Introduces students to assessment, treatment and care of persons experiencing dementia, problematic mental health conditions, and the dying process. Recommend: WR 115 and RD 115.
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2.00 Credits
A case study approach to advanced behavioral and cognitive care issues, based on realistic scenarios in a variety of settings. Includes assessing appropriate long term care options for memory care, problem-solving, functional levels and other challenges, managing surveys, responding to deficiencies, problem solving repetitive incident reports, implementing fall prevention programs, and developing family education and support programs. Prerequisite: GRN 235.
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3.00 Credits
Course provides didactic and experiential learning to prepare for a career as an activity professional with older adults in long term care facilities, adult daycare and community settings. Includes overview of the activity profession, late-life human development and health, standards of practice, activity planning for quality of life in a personcentered care model, and methods of service delivery for diverse populations. Prerequisite: GRN 165.
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3.00 Credits
Course provides didactic and experimental learning to prepare management level careers as an activity professional with older adults in long term care facilities, adult daycare and community settings. Includes professional responsibilities of the Activity Director, the system of activity program development in diverse settings, administrative practices in the Activity Profession, communications, leadership, and community relations. Prerequisite: GRN 265.
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3.00 Credits
Students engage in intentional internships to gain practical experience, skill development and professional direction in achieving their career goals, working under supervision in an approved worksite. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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1.00 Credits
Students prepare for intentional internships appropriate to their career pathway, identify and negotiate worksite placements, and acquire skills essential for successful internships. Course focuses on work-based learning outcomes, working under supervision, effective communication and teamwork in organizations, stress and conflict management, professional ethics, boundary setting, and burnout prevention. Prerequisite: CG 181 or GRN 181.
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