Aging Studies, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree program in Aging Studies focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences. It includes instruction through a multidisciplinary approach to develop, transmit, and apply gerontology knowledge to current and future issues of our aging society. With a Bachelor’s degree in Aging Studies, students are prepared for graduate study, whereby they may assume administrative and research positions. Also, a Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for employment in community and government agencies, retirement communities, and the aging network of agencies.

Major Requirements

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all major courses. Refer to the Vertical Curriculum.

Aging Studies : Total Semester Hours = 120

Freshman Year

First Semester

FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1Credit Hour ^GE
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE *
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BI 131 - General Biology 3 Credit Hours ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours
SO 131 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 132 - College Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
ES 130 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit Hours
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
PE 113 - Health and Wellness / Physical Education Activity 1 Credit Hour

Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

EN 240 - Advanced Composition 3 Credit Hours ^GE
PS 231 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
ML 131 - Modern Language I 3
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3
GR 231 - Introduction to Gerontology 3 Credit Hours
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16

Second Semester

GR 240 - Social and Cultural Aspects to Aging 3 Credit Hours
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours
PS 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credit Hours
GR 230 - Nutrition in Health and Disease 3
ML 132 - Modern Language II

Total: 14

Junior Year

First Semester

GR 310 - Cellular and Physiologic Aspects of Aging 3 Credit Hours
POL 301 - Aging and Political Systems 3 Credit Hours
SS 239 - Statistics for Social Science Research 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 230 - Ethics 3 Credit Hours
HI 338 - Recent History of the United States-1929 to Present 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Second Semester

GR 350 - - Seminar in Gerontology 3 Credit Hours
GR 340 - Organization & Management 3 Credit Hours
PS 330 - Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
PS 325 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit Hours
GR 335 - Minority Aging 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

GR 492 - Gerontology: Research and Planning 3 Credit Hours
GR 380 - End of Life Issues 3 Credit Hours
RP 434 - Death and Immortality 3 Credit Hours
GR 390 - Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
PS 441 - Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
POL 338 - Administration of Social Services 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Second Semester

Gerontology Elective

GR 499 - Senior Seminar/Original Thesis 3 semester hours
GR 490 - Gerontology Practicum 3, 6, 12, 15 semester hours
GR 420 - Seminar in Gerontology II 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Notes:

GE = General Education

*Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHING BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 Basic Military Science and MYL 104 MY 104 Basic Military Science Lab . (ROTC)