2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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Grant Admin-UNC (GERO)

GERO 5550 -  Grant Development and Administration  (3 Credits)  

Overview of proposal planning and grant development process. Application of skills in identifying funding options, program planning, proposal writing, budgeting and establishing controls for grant administration.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Univ of Northern Colorado.

Typically Offered: Spring.

GERO 5600 -  Community Resources for the Elderly  (3 Credits)  

Community-based learning required. Review needs of older persons in the community and evaluate the continuum of long-term care resources available, service gaps, program models, and funding mechanisms.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Univ of Northern Colorado.

Typically Offered: Fall.

GERO 6250 -  Psychosocial Aspects of Aging  (3 Credits)  

Later life issues are explored using an ecological approach that highlights the benefits and consequences of aging for the individual, family, and society.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Univ of Northern Colorado.

Typically Offered: Spring.

GERO 6350 -  Social Policies of Aging  (3 Credits)  

This course covers social policy and policy making at federal, state, and local levels. The history and development of key social policies that affect older Americans are reviewed, as are developments in regard to policies benefiting the elderly population.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Univ of Northern Colorado.

Typically Offered: Spring.

GERO 6400 -  Health Aspects of Aging  (3 Credits)  

This course examines contemporary physical and mental health concerns of older adults. Course activities examine health and aging, and develop skills in presenting information to older adults, caretakers, academic peers and professionals who work with older adults.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Univ of Northern Colorado.

Typically Offered: Fall.