| HSG-Human Services Gerontology |
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| HSG101 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
| Examination of physical, psychological, philosophical, social, and societal dimensions accompanying the aging process and attitudes towards aging. Focus on skills of assessment and treatment planning. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| HSG220 |
Mental Health and Aging |
| An overview of the key elements necessary for successful aging with an emphasis on mental health of older persons; functional and organic brain disorders will be examined. Review of various treatment principles and skills supportive of positive mental health among the elderly. Prerequisite: HSG101. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| HSG441 |
Health Care for Older Adults |
| An overview of health care for older adults. Normal physiological factors, common diseases of the aged, and both formal and informal community health services for the elderly are explored. Health maintenance and promotion is a major emphasis throughout the course. 3-5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSG448 |
Administration of Volunteer Programs Serving Older Adults |
| In this course the student will explore the various aspects of managing volunteer programs that serve the elderly: senior centers, religious groups, and various other organizations vital to the elderly operating primarily on the labors of volunteers. This vital course will discuss the role or the professional within such a group, as well as the various aspects of management. Prerequisite: Permission from Director of Gerontology Program. 3-5 quarter hours |
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| HSG542 |
Programs and Public Policies for Older Adults |
| This course examines programs designed to meet the human service and health care needs of older adults and their families, considering the perspectives of clients, agencies, funders, and policy-makers. Students learn how to identify and locate appropriate services, deal with service-delivery problems, and influence public policies affecting older adults. 3 semester hours |
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| HSG543 |
Administration of Community Programs for the Elderly |
| A practical analysis of the administration of services for older adults. The following topics are covered: the range of services for older adults; planning for individual services; the Aging Network; funding (or not funding) programs; marketing programs; targeting populations; the authority and responsibility of middle management; and personnel issues in providing in-home services. Methods include lectures, discussion, and problem-solving techniques applied to case studies. 2-3 semester hours |
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| HSG544 |
Long-Term Care for Older Adults |
| The class covers the spectrum of long term care services to the elderly consisting of community based services and a special emphasis on the institutional setting. Topics include in-home services, community supports, physical and psychological needs of older adults, adult day care, residential programs, family issues, institutional adjustment, management challenges, and advocacy and rights of residents. 2-3 semester hours |
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| HSG545 |
Introduction to Aging in America |
| In this course the student examines the various aspects of the physical, psychological, philosophical, religious, social, and societal dimensions accompanying the aging process. Focus is on insight into one's own aging process, as well as on the various background issues facing persons who work with the elderly. 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSG548 |
Counseling Elders and Their Families |
| In this course the student will begin by learning the basic principles of assessing the older client and their family. The course proceeds by discussing the application of different therapeutic techniques that have been found to be effective for working with the elderly in one to one, group, and family contexts. Techniques include: Casework, Reality Orientation, Behavior Modification, Dream Therapy, Validation Therapy, Logo Therapy, and Grief Therapy. Prerequisite: HSG545. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSG549 |
Long Term Care Regulations |
| This course is designed to teach the student the concepts and regulations needed to run a nursing home in the State of Illinois. Regulations in such areas as management, physical plant, and budget will be highlighted. Prerequisite: HSG544. 3 semester hours |
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