Course List - Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Nursing Education

REQUIRED COURSES
NURS 522 Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
Advanced nursing assessment of biological, physical, clinical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social changes associated with aging.
3 credits
NURS 523 Interventions for Common Health Problems in Older Adults
Discussion of common acute and chronic health problems experienced by older adults, and development of evidence-based interventions for management.
3 credits

 

Education Courses—choose from the two options
Option 1
ADTED 460 Introduction to Adult Education
History, methods, agencies, program areas, and problems of adult education in the United States.

and
3 credits
ADTED 506 Program Planning in Adult Education
Intensive study of theoretical foundations, policies, evaluation models, methods, and materials in program planning in adult education.

or
3 credits
ADTED 507 Research and Evaluation in Adult Education
Guided discussion and reading regarding selected research and evaluation methods and trends as applied in adult education settings.
3 credits
Option 2
C I 501 Teaching as Inquiry
This course guides teachers to develop systematic inquiries into effective teaching and learning.
3 credits
EDLDR 551 Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice
The analysis and use of the foundations that underlie models of curriculum design.
3 credits