GERO435/835 - Issues in Aging
This course is sub-titled Nutrition and Aging and is for students in gerontology and other fields who are interested in a humanistic approach to understanding significant issues which affect the lives of older people. It is taught by the Nebraska State Nutritionist at the State Unit on Aging.
GERO410/810 - Educational Gerontology
Students pursuing a teaching degree may be interested in this course. Educational gerontology refers to the study and practice of instructional endeavors for and about the aged and aging. As a discipline of practice, its purpose is to prevent premature decline, to facilitate meaningful roles, and to encourage psychological growth. As an area of knowledge, its focus is on the intellectual changes that occur throughout later life, the instructional adaptations required for older adult students, and the motivational factors that determine educational participation or non-participation. Educational gerontology, then, is an attempt to apply what is currently known about aging and education to extend the healthy and productive years to improve the quality of life for older adults.
More details at: https://catalog.unl.edu/undergraduate/public-affairs-community-service/gerontology-minor/#coursestext