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Name of Learning Opportunity:
Gerontology
Mode of Delivery:
Guided Independent Study
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Study Group/Residency Enrollment Caps:
Sep cap: 15
Nov cap: 15
Jan cap: 15
Mar cap: 15
May A cap: 15
May B cap: 15
Region:
Genesee Valley
Location(s):
Corning
Location(s):
at a distance
Rochester, Batavia, Canandaigua, Alfred, Corning
Mentor/Instructor:
Margaret Clark-Plaskie
Offered in these terms:
Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, May A (8 Week)
Credits:
4
Liberal Study?
YES
Level:
Intro
Area of Study:
Human Development
Subject:
Aging and Gerontology, Human Development, Psychology
GenEd Area 1:
Fully
GenEd Area 2:
Available Collegewide:
Y
Describe how will you interact with students at a distance:
The mentor is located in Corning, NY and would work with students at a distance mainly through email and telephone appointments.

Contact information: Margaret.Clark-Plaskie@esc.edu
(607) 463-2390 x3384.
Description:
This study provides a broad overview of the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology with an emphasis on key psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of age, aging, and older adults. The diversity of experience within the older population, including normal effects of aging and the potential major problems and diseases associated with aging, will be discussed. Topics may also include: Personal and societal attitudes and beliefs about aging , what it means to age successfully, myths and stereotypes of aging, the prevalence and effects of ageism, cultural influences on the experiences of older adults, stress and coping in later life, and career opportunities in gerontology.

Upon registering, students should contact Margaret.Clark-Plaskie@esc.edu to get started.

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bodyabstract This study provides a broad overview of the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology with an emphasis on key psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of age, aging, and older adults. The diversity of experience within the older population, including normal effects of aging and the potential major problems and diseases associated with aging, will be discussed. Topics may also include: Personal and societal attitudes and beliefs about aging , what it means to age successfully, myths and stereotypes of aging, the prevalence and effects of ageism, cultural influences on the experiences of older adults, stress and coping in later life, and career opportunities in gerontology. Upon registering, students should contact Margaret.Clark-Plaskie@esc.edu to get started.
communication_methodabstract: The mentor is located in Corning, NY and would work with students at a distance mainly through email and telephone appointments. Contact information: Margaret.Clark-Plaskie@esc.edu
(607) 463-2390 x3384.
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