Courses

This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the life span in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals experiencing complex alterations in: sensory/perceptual reproductive, endocrine, genitourinary, neurological, immune, cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal systems.

This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the life span in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on providing care to individuals experiencing complex alterations in: sensory/perceptual, reproductive, endocrine, genitourinary, neurological, immune, cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal systems.

Theories of and research on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development throughout adulthood: young adulthood, middle adult years, and older adult years. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Writing

Introduction to methodological, empirical, and theoretical perspectives of psychological development during adulthood. Topics include physical and cognitive development, personality, social development, and the role of work.

The development and psychosocial aspects of adulthood and late life. This course is an approved elective for gerontology certification.

Exploration of the transformations in physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning in adulthood, with an emphasis on the second half of this period of life.

Students examine adult development theories and link these concepts to life through a process of individual psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. Writing skills are developed through the application of Kolb’s writing model.

Survey and critical evaluation of research on development in the adult and aging periods of the life cycle.

A learner-centered approach to developing self-advocacy, academic/ career, independent living, and community integration skills is used. Seminar I focuses on personal safety and prevention, campus navigation, learning with technology, and personal care.

A holistic instructional approach addresses individual learning goals in areas of functional skills and knowledge, application, integration, caring, and learning to learn is used. Seminar II focuses on goal setting, self-care, well-being, budgeting, and learning strategies.