Gerontology Graduate Programs

Graduate Certificate Course Information

Creativity & Aging

University:

Oklahoma State University

Course Number:

HDFS 5313

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $610 per credit

Start/End Dates:

June 09, 2025 - August 01, 2025

Overview

Course Description

What happens to creativity as a person ages? This unique class helps students understand developmental and pathological changes in the brain that can lead to changes in creative output over time. Through hands-on experiences, students grow appreciation for creativity produced and inspired by older people. The course provides theoretical frameworks and historical examples in literature, drama, art, and music.

Contacts

Instructor

Emily Roberts
Office: 405-744-3818
emily.roberts12@okstate.edu

Campus Coordinator

For course access questions, contact the teaching university’s campus coordinator. For enrollment questions, contact your home university campus coordinator.

Textbooks

TBD

Course Access

Canvas at OSU

Approximately three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive preliminary course information from the Oklahoma State campus coordinator listed below. One week prior to the beginning of the semester, students will receive an email with their login name and password. OSU's online courses are facilitated by Canvas.

Brianna Cooper-Kordinak for Agricultural Education, Animal Science, and Grassland Management.

Rae Ann Montgomery for Dietetics, Early Care & Education, Family & Community Services, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Family Financial Planning, Gerontology, and Merchandising.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Information is subject to change.

Please revisit this page again before the semester starts to make sure you have all the current information.

Drops and Refunds:

Students adhere to the drop and refund policies and deadlines of their home university.

Meet Our Faculty

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University Contact

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