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HDFS 5403 Perspectives in Gerontology Description: An overview of current aging issues including current focus of gerontology theory and research; critical social and political issues in aging, the interdisciplinary focus of gerontology, current career opportunities, and aging in the future. Web-based instruction. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5411 Ethics and Aging Description: Analysis of ethical issues for the aging population. Critical examination of various ethical issues from legal, psychological, social, and financial perspectives. Enrollment requires attendance of the one- day, Oklahoma Ethics and Aging Conference. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

HDFS 5443 Interpersonal Relationships Prerequisites: Admission to the HDFS GPIDEA Graduate Program. Description: An examination of interpersonal relationships in context, including theoretical perspectives, research methods, relationship forms, and relationship processes. Web-based instruction. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5453 Aging in the Medical Context Description: Orients students to the unique issues related to health and the health system for individuals in later life. A particular focus is placed on health programs, the role of medical personnel and tasks of family members as older persons face health issues and decisions. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5413 Adult Development and Aging

Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5463 Biological Principles of Aging

Description: The biological, psychological and social factors associated with aging. Special emphasis on developmental adaptation in late and very late life. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5423 Research Perspectives in Gerontology Description: Critical review of gerontological literature. Special emphasis on current knowledge related to research methodologies, measurement applications, and clinical interventions used to study age-related processes and outcomes. Previously offered as FRCD 5423. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5433 Theories of Aging Description: Addresses the historical, contemporary and interdisciplinary basis of aging theory. Biological, psychological, sociological and human developmental conceptualizations of aging are critically assessed. Emphasis is placed on conceptual models, as well as theoretical development and application within gerontological research and the field of aging. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci

Prerequisites: Admission to the Great Plains IDEA Gerontology Program. Description: Introduction of basic biological principles that govern aging. Web-based instruction. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5470 Developments and Innovations in Human Development, Family Science, and Early Childhood Education Description: Analysis of current developments and innovative practices in one or more of the specified areas. Emphasis upon evolving concepts with implications for programs serving societal needs in these areas. Previously offered as FRCD 5470. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-3 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci HDFS 5473 Seminar in Long-Term Care Prerequisites: Admission to the Great Plains IDEA Gerontology Program. Description: Topics of interest for those in leadership roles in long- term care facilities, or senior living organizations. Draws on expertise of leaders in the field. Case studies are used to understand application of the material. Web-based instruction. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Human Dev & Family Sci