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| GERONGR611 Health and Physical Changes in Aging | E Birchander | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3904 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR611:
Those who provide and manage services for the elderly, or are involved in public policy and research concerning the elderly, need knowledge about the physical process of aging. This course describes the physiological changes that accompany the aging process and relates these to social and economic factors that influence health status. Discussion topics include issues of prevention, health promotion and health maintenance, and selected disorders that affect health and independent living.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR611 Health and Physical Changes in Aging | H Connors | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3905 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR611:
Those who provide and manage services for the elderly, or are involved in public policy and research concerning the elderly, need knowledge about the physical process of aging. This course describes the physiological changes that accompany the aging process and relates these to social and economic factors that influence health status. Discussion topics include issues of prevention, health promotion and health maintenance, and selected disorders that affect health and independent living.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR621 Social Aspects Aging | R Dwyer | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3906 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR621:
This course presents a social perspective on the aging process. It considers social factors that influence aging and the nature of the integration of the aged into society, as well as the way in which population aging affects the society as a whole. The course also looks at social theories of aging, paying special attention to changing social roles, social stratification and aging, and the development of institutions for the aged. Gender, race, ethnicity, and class are discussed as social categories that influence aging and that play a role in the determination of social policy for the aged. Readings on the status, role, and culture of the aged are drawn from the literature of sociology, economics, and anthropology.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR623 Issues in Aging Policy | P Nadash | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3907 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR623:
This course introduces students to the development, implementation, and analysis of social policy in the United States on major issues affecting older people. Income security, health care financing, and long-term care receive major attention. Discussions also focus on the programs mandated by the Older Americans Act; and participants examine the major normative, demographic, economic, and political forces that underlie aging policy.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR623 Issues in Aging Policy | K Kaffenberger | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 4477 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR623:
This course introduces students to the development, implementation, and analysis of social policy in the United States on major issues affecting older people. Income security, health care financing, and long-term care receive major attention. Discussions also focus on the programs mandated by the Older Americans Act; and participants examine the major normative, demographic, economic, and political forces that underlie aging policy.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR628 Psychology of Aging | H Connors | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 4479 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR628:
This course focuses on psychosocial processes throughout the second half of life, from middle age through the "young old" and "old old" years. It addresses both normal aging and psychopathology. Of special concern is the question of whether there are any systematic intrinsic psychological or personality changes associated with development in later life. The course also focuses on the processes used to cope with age-associated transitions ranging from the empty nest to impending death. It explores theoretical models for understanding coping and adaptation, developmental changes, and psychopathology. Other topics include clarification of the causes and nature of the most common psychopathologies, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease; and the psychodynamics of institutionalization and family care of the very old.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR630 Residential Long Term Care Management | K Kaffenberger | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3908 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR630:
This class will provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of residential care administration for older people. The National Association of Boards of Registration in Nursing Home Administration supports state licensing programs for residential care managers including nursing home administrators. This class will provide a broad understanding of aging issues, and specific elements of administration in residential service settings, while addressing the requirements for licensure.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR645 Marketing of Aging Services | R Dwyer | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3909 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR645:
This course examines marketing principles as applied to aging services organizations. Students will learn about marketing concepts, objectives, and brand names. The course will also explore the current structure of aging organizations in Massachusetts and relate these to current marketing principles and strategies. Students will learn to apply marketing concepts to effectively manage and operate an aging services organization. This course provides students with the opportunity to see how marketing principles and practice come together within the context of various types of aging services organizations in Massachusetts.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR645 Marketing of Aging Services | R Dwyer | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3910 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR645:
This course examines marketing principles as applied to aging services organizations. Students will learn about marketing concepts, objectives, and brand names. The course will also explore the current structure of aging organizations in Massachusetts and relate these to current marketing principles and strategies. Students will learn to apply marketing concepts to effectively manage and operate an aging services organization. This course provides students with the opportunity to see how marketing principles and practice come together within the context of various types of aging services organizations in Massachusetts.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR650 Service Delivery Issues in Aging | J Hyde | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3911 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR650:
This course focuses on the links between consumers and aging services in organizational settings with well-developed formal services. The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the structural problems that underlie the challenges that consumers face in using formal services. The course covers a wide range of services that older people may need, the complementary relationship between formal and informal services, boundary issues among service specialties, boundary issues among service specialties and service professionals, service coordination and integration, and the role of both consumer directional and professional case management in negotiating service systems.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR660 Organization and Financing of Aging Services | L Richardson | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3912 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR660:
This course is offered as a core course in the aging service track of the Masters in Gerontology. Students who are interested in pursuing career opportunities in management of long term care organizations will benefit from this course content. The influences of organizational and financial forces upon aging service are analyzed in this course. Three sources of public financing --Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act--are examined in depth. The relative strengths of public and private financing are examined with attention to both access and quality issues. It is assumed that the student do not have any background knowledge of accounting and finance. Therefore, foundational elements in accounting and finance will be covered in this course. The student will acquire an understanding of accounting principles, economic decision-making and industry factors as they pertain to aging service agencies.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR660 Organization and Financing of Aging Services | L Richardson | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 4478 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR660:
This course is offered as a core course in the aging service track of the Masters in Gerontology. Students who are interested in pursuing career opportunities in management of long term care organizations will benefit from this course content. The influences of organizational and financial forces upon aging service are analyzed in this course. Three sources of public financing --Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act--are examined in depth. The relative strengths of public and private financing are examined with attention to both access and quality issues. It is assumed that the student do not have any background knowledge of accounting and finance. Therefore, foundational elements in accounting and finance will be covered in this course. The student will acquire an understanding of accounting principles, economic decision-making and industry factors as they pertain to aging service agencies.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR670 Human Resources & Personnel Management in Aging Services | D O'Leary | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3913 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR670:
This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of human resources management as they are applied tin primarily public, non-profit settings. In particular, the course will focus on human resources and personnel management as applied to the aging services field. The examples used in the course will come from organizations such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, senior centers and councils on aging. Issues to be addressed will include hiring and supervision, performance appraisal, mentoring, career planning, equal employment opportunity, diversity and collective bargaining. Students will examine job design and pay systems, methods of personnel selection and training, issues of productivity and work hours, team building, effects of government regulations on working conditions and personnel administration.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR670 Human Resources & Personnel Management in Aging Services | D O'Leary | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3914 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR670:
This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of human resources management as they are applied tin primarily public, non-profit settings. In particular, the course will focus on human resources and personnel management as applied to the aging services field. The examples used in the course will come from organizations such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, senior centers and councils on aging. Issues to be addressed will include hiring and supervision, performance appraisal, mentoring, career planning, equal employment opportunity, diversity and collective bargaining. Students will examine job design and pay systems, methods of personnel selection and training, issues of productivity and work hours, team building, effects of government regulations on working conditions and personnel administration.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR675 Organizational Change and Aging Services | L Richardson | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3915 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR675:
Organizations play a critical role in both professional and personal realms. This course examines the structure of organizations including internal and external forces and approaches to changing the way that organizations operate. Students will explore the current structure of aging organizations at the federal advocacy and service organizations. Students will also review emerging trends in the long term care system which may impact the mission vision and structure of organizations.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR692 Capstone Project Seminar in Managment of Aging Services | J Hyde | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3916 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR692:
This capstone offers each student the opportunity to develop a special project in his or her specific area of interest. This includes researching the topic, identifying an issue, developing strategy and a work plan, and establishing a timeline and implementation schedule. The course is intended to assist students in implementing their knowledge and skills developed during their course of study. Projects undertaken should evidence an understanding and mastery of areas such as policy development an analysis, program management, administration, and finance. The course is also intended to show student mastery of self-direction and task management. Students are expected to take this class at or near the end of their course of study in the Management of Aging Services Masters Program.
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Credits: 3 |
| GERONGR692 Capstone Project Seminar in Managment of Aging Services | J Hyde | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3917 | $1425 | |
Description for GERONGR692:
This capstone offers each student the opportunity to develop a special project in his or her specific area of interest. This includes researching the topic, identifying an issue, developing strategy and a work plan, and establishing a timeline and implementation schedule. The course is intended to assist students in implementing their knowledge and skills developed during their course of study. Projects undertaken should evidence an understanding and mastery of areas such as policy development an analysis, program management, administration, and finance. The course is also intended to show student mastery of self-direction and task management. Students are expected to take this class at or near the end of their course of study in the Management of Aging Services Masters Program.
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Credits: 3 |
