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GERN 319: Aging and Society Spring
3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Examination of aging throughout adulthood. Analysis of theories of aging, their foundations in social science theory, and their policy implications. Exploration of the meanings and consequences of increasing longevity for society and the individual, with emphasis on the social psychological implications for women, minorities, and those who are poor. Satisfies GE, category D1 (Individual and Society). Cross-listed as SOCI 319.
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GERN 332: Death and American Culture
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
The relation of cultural values to practices, attitudes, and views about death. Application of sociological and psychological theories to topics on death and dying, such as death conceptions, terminal care, suicide, war, and grief. Emphasis on the social psychology of dying, caregiving, grieving, and being suicidal. Cross-listed as SOCI 332.
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GERN 399: Student-Instructed Course
1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
A course designed by an advanced student, approved by the gerontology program, and taught by the student under the supervision of his/her faculty sponsor. Consult the Schedule of Classes for topic to be studied. May be repeated for credit.
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GERN 408: Transitions in Adult Development Spring
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Transitions are key events in adulthood because they require change. This course explores how women and men experience and shape the changes that occur as they mature socially and psychologically. Inquiry includes normative life cycle transitions as well as unexpected, unusual, or off-time transitions and develops understandings of how these transitions shape the development of an individual through adulthood and later life. Cross-listed as PSY 408. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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GERN 421: Psychology of Aging Fall
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Analysis of psychological development as a lifelong process. Examination of theories of psychological growth in later life. Exploration of the role of memory for learning and psychological functioning. Study of issues in mental health in adulthood. Cross-listed as PSY 421. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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GERN 422: Living and Dying Spring
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
This course explores personal values and attitudes about life and death and seeks to understand them in relation to our own psychology and to the larger social context. Topics of separation and loss, loss as a transformative process, the dying process, bereavement, suicide, homicide, mythology, and immortality will be addressed. Cross-listed as PSY 422.
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GERN 432: Group Work with Older Adults Spring
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Introduction to fundamentals of group work with older adults. Provides an overview of the phases of group development and basic skills and techniques for facilitating effective groups. Theoretical perspectives from sociology and psychology are used to examine how groups function, the values they have for older adults, and common themes in groups for older adults. Students travel to senior sites in the community to cofacilitate weekly, intergenerational dialogue groups. Service-learning course. Cross-listed as SOC 432 and PSY 432.
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GERN 438: Psychological Aspects of Disability Irregularly Scheduled
3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
This course is designed to give participants a better understanding of people with disabilities and an awareness of how society regards them. The disabilities addressed range from traumatic physical injuries through progressive diseases and conditions to mental retardation, alcoholism, and emotional disabilities. The class is appropriate for anyone interested in disability, whether for personal or professional reasons. Cross-listed as PSY 438. Page 210 Gerontology Sonoma State University 2006-2008 Catalog
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GERN 452: Health Care and Illness Fall,even years
4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
A dual focus on the social organization of health care and the social psychology of illness. Analyses of the structure of care, patient-practitioner relationships, and treatment ideologies. Emphasis on the patient’s experience of illness, intimate relationships, and self-images. Cross-listed as SOCI 452.
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GERN 482: Teaching Internship Fall,Spring
1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Sonoma State University
Students learn the skills of organization and communication of psychological theory and research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Prerequisites: GERN 300 and consent of instructor. A maximum of 12 units of special study and internship credit may be applied as supporting units.
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