Gerontology program admission or instructor consent Studies adult development and aging with specific focus on middle and late adulthood.
Emphasis is placed on biological, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors of aging.
Develops an understanding of societal and institutional causes of violence, explores resources for intervention and treatment, and provides service learning applications in violence treatment. Topics include culture, gender and ethnicity, the media, family violence, sexual violence, the state, prevention and treatment. Introduces leadership skills and experience with applications in a group setting.