Curriculum Development & Implementation

The listing below are examples of some of the courses developed during the term of the NSGIP grant, as of December 2006. Please note that this listing will expand.

University of Washington

Course Title: Gerontological Nursing
Level: Baccalaureate/Undergraduate
Credits: 2
Description: Examine attitudes and systems related to aging and their impact on older adults. Learn how to address specific challenges of older adults, such as sleep, incontinence, etc.
Contact: Barbara Cochrane

Course Title: Older Adults and Mental Health
Level: Baccalaureate/Undergraduate
Description: Examine mental health and mental illness for older adults, including impact of the environment.
Contact: Barbara Cochrane

Case Western Reserve

Course Title: Aging and Health
Level: Doctorate/Graduate
Contact: Evelyn Duffy

Course Title: Mental Health of Older Adults
Level: Masters/Graduate
Description: Explore theories of aging related to the common mental health conditions of older adults.
Contact: Evelyn Duffy

Course Title: Mental Health Interventions for the Older Adult
Level: Masters/Graduate
Description: Explore individual and group interventions to address mental health problems common among older adults.
Contact: Evelyn Duffy