The academic content of the Gerontology Undergraduate Program is designed to comprehensively address the aging process. The curriculum covers the biological, psychological, social and economic dimensions of aging and offers the opportunity to put the theoretical knowledge in this field into practice.
Biological Dimension: This section examines the effects of aging on the human body. Courses cover physiological changes, health problems and disease processes in old age. Students learn about the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with aging.
Psychological Dimension: Focuses on cognitive and emotional changes in old age. Courses in this area focus on the psychological needs of older people, mental health issues and their management. In addition, the effects of aging on an individual's identity, memory and perception are addressed.
Social Dimension: It examines the place of older individuals in society and social policies related to old age. In this section, issues such as social relations in old age, family dynamics, social services for the elderly and social support mechanisms are discussed.
Economic Dimension: It includes lectures on the effects of aging on the economy and the economic situation of older persons. Topics such as pension systems, income security in old age and the contribution of older people to the economy are the focus of this section.
Health Management and Policies: Courses on the management and policy of health services related to aging provide students with the knowledge to design and implement effective health services for older people.
Research and Practice: Courses that offer students the opportunity to conduct research on aging and apply this research in real-world scenarios. This allows students to conduct fieldwork and interact directly with older people.
Ethics and Law: Courses addressing ethical and legal issues related to aging, focusing on the rights of older persons and the protection of these rights.
The curriculum aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the various situations they will encounter when working with older people. It also provides the necessary foundation for career paths after graduation. The gerontology program guides students in providing quality services to the aging population and understanding the challenges of old age.