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Aging Studies Director, Division of Interdisciplinary Programs: Lauren Rabinovitz
Coordinator: Richard MacNeil
Undergraduate nondegree programs: Certificate, Minor in Aging Studies
Graduate nondegree program: Certificate in Aging Studies
Web site: http://www.uiowa.edu/~interdi/aging/ The Aging Studies Program offers the Certificate in Aging Studies for undergraduate and graduate students and a minor in aging studies for undergraduates. The program is designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary approach to gerontology. Its course work has been coordinated and sequenced to provide a broad background in aging for students from varied disciplines. All students plan their courses of study with their academic advisors in close cooperation with the Aging Studies Program advisor. Certificate The Certificate in Aging Studies is open to all interested graduate students, undergraduate students, and nondegree students whose career interests and needs are served by completing the program. The certificate requires 21 s.h. of approved aging-related courses, of which at least 18 s.h. must be earned in courses numbered 100 and above. Aging-related course work is defined as University of Iowa course work that focuses principally on older persons, the aging process, or interventive methods or techniques whose target is the older adult or aging. A g.p.a. of at least 2.00 is required in all course work applied toward the certificate. Certificate requirements include a core curriculum of six courses and an additional 2-5 s.h. of elective course work from the list of approved aging-related courses. With the approval of their major department, students may apply course work to their major or professional program of study. They must take 6 s.h. outside the major department. A minimum of 15 s.h. of course work in aging studies must be completed at The University of Iowa. Transfer credit is determined individually. Students who wish to apply credit earned at other institutions to the aging studies certificate should consult the aging studies coordinator. Students may take core courses before, or concurrently with, other courses in the program. The research project or the practicum course should not be taken until the core courses are completed. Students in good standing may establish study plans with the Aging Studies Program advisor, who works with them and their major advisors to shape a study plan that complements their academic program and career interests. Students should contact the Aging Studies Program to develop an appropriate study plan. The program schedules required courses, recommends the sequence in which course work should be taken, and keeps a record of each student's approved program and progress. When a student completes an undergraduate degree and fulfills the requirements for the Certificate in Aging Studies, the program notifies the University registrar, who records completion of the program on the student's transcript. Holders of Iowa bachelor's degrees may return to complete the requirements for the certificate. Graduate students and other students who hold a bachelor's degree are awarded the certificate when they have completed all certificate requirements. Students are encouraged to advise the Aging Studies Program of their intent to pursue the certificate. In order to receive the certificate, they must contact the Aging Studies Program when they submit their Application for Degree, before graduation. A student may not be awarded both a minor and a certificate in aging studies. The following course work is required. CORE COURSES All certificate students must complete the following six core courses.
| 153:130 Aging Studies Colloquium--Undergraduate |
1 s.h. |
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| 153:230 Aging Studies Colloquium (graduate students) |
1 s.h. |
ELECTIVES Students must complete an additional 2-5 s.h. of elective course work from the following lists of approved aging-related courses. Practicum and/or research courses offered by other academic departments may be accepted for elective credit if the content or focus is on aging. Students who wish to apply course work from other departments should consult the Aging Studies Program coordinator. Psychological Aspects of Aging
| 025:139 Music Therapy Techniques: Adult Clients |
3 s.h. |
| 113:147 Special Topics in Anthropology (cross- cultural perspectives on death, dying, bereavement) |
2-3 s.h. |
Biological/Health Aspects of Aging
| 003:530 Seminar: Communication Disorders and Aging |
2 s.h. |
| 028:036 Physical Activity Through the Life Span |
3 s.h. |
| 153:410/096:410 Nursing Research of Biological Phenomena and Interventions for the Elderly |
3 s.h. |
| 153:430/096:430 Nursing Research in Sociocultural Phenomena and Interventions for the Elderly |
3 s.h. |
Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging
| 034:269 Seminar: Selected Topics in Family Sociology |
3 s.h. |
| 042:199 Selected Aspects of Social Work and Social Welfare |
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Minor Undergraduate students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering, Nursing, or the Tippie College of Business may complete a minor in aging studies. The minor must be approved by the student's college or major department. The minor in aging studies requires 15 s.h., with at least 12 s.h. in advanced courses (numbered 100 and above) taken at The University of Iowa. The required introductory core course 153:108 Basic Aspects of Aging must be included in the 12 s.h. of advanced course work. Courses must be approved by the Aging Studies Program. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all aging studies work. B.A. with Aging Studies Focus Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who would like to design an individualized program in aging studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts must apply and be accepted to the Interdepartmental Studies Program. Entry to the program requires approval of a plan of study that includes 36 s.h. of upper-level course work. Students enrolled in the program also may meet the requirements for a certificate or minor in aging studies.
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