USC Schedule of Classes

Introduction to adult development through the lifespan; biological, psychological, and social processes; gerontology as a career for the future.

Exploring diversity in the older population and variability in the human aging process.

Explores nutritional needs and the physiological, psychological, and sociological relationships to nutrition. Laboratory experiments in assessment and evaluation.

Multifaceted perspective on the social, economic, health care, and environmental contexts experienced by older adults in Colombia, a Latin country with a rapidly aging population.

Examines the historical, political, economic, social, and artistic past of food in the Mediterranean, particularly in Italy from Roman times to the present.

Immersion into lifestyles shown to improve quality of life and extend lifespan by studying populations in "Blue Zone" communities throughout the world.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Supervised experience in one or more community agencies. Graded CR/NC.

The discoveries of ancient humans and bodies that have been preserved illuminate the connection between diet, health, and disease.

Covers the paradox of emotion in aging, as well as how stress and emotion influence cognition and the brain across the lifespan.

Examines role of nutrition and genes and the impact each has on longevity and diseases, particularly diseases related to aging.Offered in Genoa, Italy.

Examination of special topics in the area of gerontology.

A web based course analyzing physical, mental, and social age-related changes as well as implications of population aging trends for individuals and society.

Branding, marketing, and consumer behavior through examination of established, transitioning and emerging aging services and organizations.

Basic skills needed for an executive working in an aging services environment. Recommended for entry level administrators and managers.

An introduction to mind-body processes involved in healthy aging. Examines the interplay of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in shaping health-relevant biological processes.

Behavior from adulthood to old age; study of major components of behavior such as perception, cognitive processes, personality, intergenerational relationships, sexuality, and life styles.

Theory and application of assessment and intervention techniques with older adults and their families. Topics include: treatment modalities, psychopathology, ethical and legal issues, brain disorders.

Life-span perspective on the sociological theories of marriage and the family, intergenerational relationships, work and retirement, and other forms of social organization.

Examination of the evaluation of health and service delivery in aging services industries.

Focuses on the understanding of technology use with older adults. Examines telemedicine and e-health technologies as well as ethical considerations.

Family processes and structure in families with aged persons will be reviewed, including marital and family therapy and intervention strategies.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.

Mandatory organized laboratory rotation. Allows students to participate in laboratory activities. Designed to help select dissertation advisor and research.

Research leading up to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied toward the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.