Gerontology
Certificate offered: Gerontology
The Gerontology major examines the aging process by integrating content regarding the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of human functioning. Building on a liberal arts base, the course of study emphasizes assisting students to relate to the diverse needs of older persons and to respond effectively.
Courses
See course descriptions for pre-requisites and co-requisites
|
Credits |
| ENG 102 Scholarly Adventures-Researched Writing |
4 |
| PHL 348b TS: Bioethics |
4* |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology |
4* |
| PSY 222 Human Development: Adulthood
and Aging |
4* |
| SWK 100 Social Problems and Policies |
4* |
| SWK 275 Politics and Economics of Aging |
4* |
| SWK 277 Social Context of Aging |
4* |
| SWK 278 Aging and Socio-Cultural Change |
4* |
| SWK 297 Gerontological Field Work |
4* |
| Additional credits in at least two
of the following areas: philosophy, psychology, social work or sociology |
14 |
| |
| Total Credits Required for major |
50 |
| *used to calculate the Major GPA
|
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Courses
See course descriptions for pre-requisites and co-requisites |
Credits |
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| PSY 222 Human Development: Adulthood
and Aging |
4 |
| SWK 275 Politics and Economics of Aging |
4 |
| SWK 277 Social Context of Aging |
4 |
| SWK 278 Aging and Socio-Cultural Change |
4 |
| SWK 297 Gerontological Field Work |
2 |
| Additional credits related to a gerontological
career |
4 |
| |
| Total Credits Required |
26 |
