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FALL 2008 ON-LINE CLASS SCHEDULE
NOTE: FOR SUMMER ONLINE SUMMER OFFEREINGS
SEE THE ON LINE CONTINUING EDUCATION LINK.
GERON
300 Sociology of Aging 3 Units
Same As: SOC 335.
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the aged and aging process with
emphasis on social factors affecting and affected by an aging population. It
includes an analysis of demographics, history of aging in
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
T 07:20PM-10:10PM LEC TBA ARC
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 21205
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets
entirely online. For more information about the course requirements, please
visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 11177
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely
online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the
course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 13832
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely
online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the
course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC T.Morales ARC
MAIN Online 21776
Online Orientation: Monday,
August 21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely
online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the
course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
302 Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and
Aging 3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the physical, psychological, and
social aspects of the aging process including the interactions between the
elderly and the rest of society. Topics include an analysis of stereotypes,
social bonds, environmental factors, sexuality, physical health, mental health,
death, and bereavement. Not open to students who have completed Psychology 374.
AA/AS area 3C; CSU area E1.
Schedule: 16 Week, Sep 05-Dec 22
W 07:00PM-10:10PM LEC T.Morales ARC
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 11218
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets
entirely online. For more information about the course requirements, please
visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 11066
Online
Orientation: Monday, August 21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely
online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the
course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 12196
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely
online. For more information about the course requirements, please visit the
course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online 12344
Online
Orientation: Monday, August
21 12:01AM-11:59PM
This section meets entirely online.
For more information about the course requirements, please visit the course
website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 28-Dec 19
TBA TBA LEC TBA ARC
MAIN Online
This course is for continuing students of the ACE (
GERON
304 Ethical Issues and Client's Rights 3
Units
Same As: HSER 310.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HSER 300 or 320.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comprehensive exploration of the basic
ethical issues involving human services delivery. Topics include: professional
ethics, confidentiality, counselor and clients' rights and other areas
involving ethical controversies. Not open to students who have completed Human
Services 310.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
T 01:30PM-04:20PM LEC D.Senna ARC
W 07:00PM-09:50PM LEC L.Bertaccini ARC
MAIN D 208 10164
GERON 310 Social Service
Designee: Role and Responsibility 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 45 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the role of the Social Services
Designee in long-term care. The focus is on family, patient adjustment, and
dementia. It also covers documentation for the Social Services Designee working
in long-term care.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 23-Oct 21
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Fong ARC
GERON 311 Social Services
Designee: Legal Issues and End-of-Life Decisions 1 Unit
Formerly: GERON 31
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course covers legal issues involved with long-term care.
The focus is on probate, wills, trusts, power of attorney, conservatorship,
consent, and right-to-die issues.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 28-Nov 04
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC B.Gillogly ARC
GERON 312 Social Services
Designee: Fieldwork 1 Unit
Formerly: GERON 32
Prerequisite: GERON 310, 311.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides supervised fieldwork in the role of
social services designee in long-term care facility.
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 02-Dec 09
Sa 08:00AM-12:45PM LEC S.Fong ARC
MAIN D 113 11189
Sa 01:45PM-06:00PM LEC S.Fong ARC
TBA TBA LAB S.Fong
TBA TBA
GERON 330 Communicating with
and Validating Older Adults 3 Units
Same As: PSYC 378.
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the basic theory, techniques, and
experiences for communication with, validation of, and stimulation of the
elderly at different cognitive levels. Not open to student
who have completed Psychology 378. AA/AS area E2
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
W 01:00PM-03:50PM LEC S.Ward ARC
GERON
340 Nutrition for Healthy Aging 3 Units
Same As: NUTRI 324.
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116, or ESLR 320 and ESLW
320, or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to nutritional concerns as
they apply to the elderly, their implications in the aging process and the
environmental, economic, and cultural factors affecting the nutritional status.
Not open to students who have completed NUTRI 324.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
Th 02:45PM-05:35PM LEC B.Alejandre ARC
GERON 360 Ethnic Diversity and
Aging .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of ethnicity as a factor in
the aging process. Emphasis is on values, beliefs and culture, and their impact
on the design and delivery of senior services. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 26-Aug 26
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Marmer ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 12-Sep 18
TBA TBA LEC R.Marmer ARC
MAIN Online 20208
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
362 Biology of Aging .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the biology of aging and health
of the older adult. It focuses on chronic and acute illnesses, normal aging
changes, sexuality, nutrition, and strategies for good health. Credit/No Credit
only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 16-Sep 16
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Chevraux ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 03-Oct 09
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 20209
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
366 Coping with Death and Related
Bereavement .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an exploration of our societal and
personal views of death, dying, and bereavement with the focus on ways in which
our Western society treats the subject of death. Topics include right-to-die
issues and the theoretical stages of death and bereavement. Credit/No Credit
only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 09-Sep 09
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC N.Miller ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 19-Sep 25
TBA TBA LEC T.Morales ARC
MAIN Online 20210
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
368 Mental Health and Aging .5
Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of mental health as it is
impacted by the aging process. Emphasis is on correlates of mental health,
incidence of mental illness, depression, dementia, substance abuse,
intervention, and mental health resources for seniors. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 23-Sep 23
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC K.Litzenberg ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 26-Oct 02
TBA TBA LEC T.Morales ARC
MAIN Online 20211
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
424 Movement with Meaning .5
Units
Formerly: GERON 36I
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce the importance of movement for
seniors and provide examples adapted to specific chronic conditions. Topics covered
are Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and
Alzheimer's and other dementias. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 28-Oct 28
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.Allen ARC
GERON 430 Introduction to
Activity Coordinator .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the role and responsibilities of
an Activity Coordinator in long term care facilities. Topics will include roles
and responsibility, program planning, utilizing volunteers, budget, and working
as a team. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Aug 28
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 12859
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 26-Aug 26
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
GERON
432 Interviewing and Counseling Techniques with
Elderly .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of basic counseling and
interviewing techniques when working with older adults. The focus is on
communication skills, interviewing techniques, and specific therapeutic
approaches to working with impaired older persons. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 29-Sep 04
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 12860
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 09-Sep 09
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Chevraux ARC
GERON
434 Hearing and Speech - Age
Changes .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 432.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of age-related changes in
speech and hearing. The techniques for working with impaired older adults and
development of positive communication with seniors will be emphasized.
Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 05-Sep 11
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 12861
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 16-Sep 16
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.McCartney ARC
GERON
436 Documentation: State and Federal Regulations Part
I .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 434.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of Title 22 regulations and
required documentation as it relates to activity coordinators. Topics include
activity assessments, social histories, monthly updates, care plans, and
quarterly reviews. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 24-Oct 30
TBA TBA LEC S.Fong ARC
MAIN Online 12862
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 04-Nov 04
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Fong ARC
GERON 438 Documentation: State and Federal Regulations Part
II .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 440.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 and ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of state and federal
regulations governing activity coordinators in a health care facility and the
necessary documentation required to comply with these regulations. Credit/No
Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 31-Nov 06
TBA TBA LEC S.Fong ARC
MAIN Online 12863
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 18-Nov 18
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Fong ARC
GERON
440 Etiology of Illness in Later
Life .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 436.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 and ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the etiology of major
illnesses found in the aging population, focusing on indications and
contraindications for activities. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 26-Oct 02
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 12866
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 14-Oct 14
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.Wong ARC
GERON
442 Social and Psychological Forces of
Aging .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 438.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course in an overview of basic psychological and
social forces affecting an individual upon entering long-term care. Topics
include depression, role loss, myths, and potential benefits and problems of
working with families. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 19-Sep 25
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 12865
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 07-Oct 07
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Chevraux ARC
GERON 444 Dementia: Behaviors and Activity .5
Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 442.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of dementia and memory loss.
Topics will focus on types, characteristics, communications, behavior
management, and caregiving of dementia patients.
Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 12-Sep 18
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 12864
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 23-Sep 23
Sa 08:00AM-05:00PM LEC C.Moore ARC
GERON
446 Effective Leadership
Skills .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 444.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the fundamentals of
leadership for the activity coordinator. Strategies for information processing,
problem solving, and decision making will be included. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 30-Sep 30
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 03-Oct 09
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 12867
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
448 Community Agencies and
Resources .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 450.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of community resources and how
to use them within the health care facility. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 10-Oct 16
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 12868
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 21-Oct 21
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
GERON
450 Needs-Based Programming .5
Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 442.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; OR ESLR 320 AND ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the importance of
needs-based activity planning and its impact on the individual in long-term
care. The focus is on developing a specific activity designed to meet a
specific patient's needs. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 07-Nov 13
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online 12870
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 02-Dec 02
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.Wong ARC
GERON
452 Creating an Activity
Program .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 448.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the development of an
activity program for seniors in long-term care facilities. Focus is on
developing programs to meet the needs of those with differing physical and
cognitive abilities, different genders, and different cultural backgrounds.
Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 17-Oct 23
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 12869
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 28-Oct 28
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
GERON
454 Directed Fieldwork
Experience .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: GERON 448.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 AND ESLW
320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 3 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an opportunity for the student to acquire
practical experience working with an activity coordinator in a health care
setting. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 14-Nov 20
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 12871
TBA TBA LAB P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 09-Dec 09
Sa 08:00AM-10:50AM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 10-Dec 21
TBA TBA LAB S.Arrigo
TBA TBA
GERON
498 Work Experience in
Gerontology 2-4 Units
Formerly: GERON 48
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320
or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 16 hours LEC ; 225 hours LAB
Description: This course provides supervised practical experience
working with the elderly through placement in nursing facilities, day care,
respite care, and community agencies. Placement is arranged by the instructor. May be taken more than once for credit for a maximum of six (6)
units.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 21-Dec 22
W 06:00PM-06:50PM LEC B.Gillogly ARC
TBA TBA LAB B.Gillogly
TBA TBA
GERON 1022 Aging and Family
Dynamics .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of how the aging process affects
not only individuals, but also families and relationships. The focus is on
changing roles and the relationship strategies for negotiating these
transitions to help families resolve aging issues. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 29-Sep 04
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 20214
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1028 Men as Caregivers .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of specific issues of men as
caregivers. Topics include changing roles, research, future projections, and
resources relating to men as caregivers. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 14-Oct 14
Sa 06:00PM-08:50PM LEC S.Arrigo ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 17-Oct 23
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 20213
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1030 Legislation: Origin and
Influence .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of how the political process
affects issues of aging and delivery of services. It focuses on means of impact
on the legislative process and the influence of this process on community
resources for older adults. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Aug 28
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 20215
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1031 Stress Management: New Approaches .5
Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines stress from a communication
perspective, focusing specifically on caregivers. The concept of high-risk
messages is introduced focusing on how stress reactions affect behavior and
morale in residential care facilities and other systems of care for the
elderly. Emphasis is on how a message is translated and how this translation
affects stress, overload, and spill-over effects. Stress management skills are
demonstrated. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 02-Dec 02
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.Allen ARC
GERON 1036 Right-to-Die
Movements and Issues .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines both the right-to-die and
right-to-life movements as they address the elderly and the dying. Topics
include assisted suicide, advance directives, hospice, and palliative care.
Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 18-Nov 18
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC J.Sneed ARC
GERON 1041 Psychological
Treatment Modalities and Aging .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course explores different treatment modalities
relevant to mental health and aging. Topics include the following therapies as
they apply to seniors: grief, cognitive- behavioral, family-intergenerational,
and psychoanalytical . Credit/No credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 07-Oct 07
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC C.Moore ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 10-Oct 16
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 20212
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1042 Life Review and
Reminiscence .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the role and techniques of life
review and reminiscence in older age and their therapeutic effects. Topics
include history of storytelling, group process, facilitating groups, and the
art of listening. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 05-Sep 11
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 20253
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 30-Sep 30
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC TBA ARC
GERON
1045 Super Centenarians .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the new phenomenon of large numbers
of people living 100 or more years. Topics include the reasons for this
increased longevity and its implications for society. Credit/No credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 07-Nov 13
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online 20258
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1048 The Graying of
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the increase in the aging population
and its impact on long-term care. Topics include changes in population groups,
life expectancy, family structure, and long-term care. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 21-Oct 21
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Marmer ARC
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 31-Nov 06
TBA TBA LEC R.Marmer ARC
MAIN Online 21347
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1052 Professionalism and Ethics in
Gerontology .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course explores professionalism and ethical conduct
for those working with seniors in independent and long-term care environments.
Topics include the difference between ethics and morals as well as professional
conduct and listening skills. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 09-Dec 09
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC R.Marmer ARC
GERON 1057 Generational
Interdependency .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the changing relationships among
generations. Topics include intergenerational programming and community
building, aging policy and its effects on society, and community program
development. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 24-Oct 30
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online 20257
NOTE: This section meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON
1059 Exploring Case Management as a
Career .5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of the roles and functions of
the Case Manager in long-term care. Topics include the skills and education
required to be a Case Manager and the career benefits, earnings, and
advancement potential.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 04-Nov 04
Sa 08:00AM-06:00PM LEC TBA ARC
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