The BA in Gerontology requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.
Please see footnotes for additional information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement 1 | 3-6 | |
| Gerontology Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | ||
| From College to Career | ||
| Aging in Society | ||
| Adult Development & Aging | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging 2 | ||
| Studying Social Issues with Statistics | ||
| Two internships in the community: | 6 | |
| Internship in the Community | ||
| Advanced Internship in the Community | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 2 | ||
| Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | ||
| Sociology of Families 2 | ||
| Population and Society 2 | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness 2 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Sociology of Mental Health | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying | ||
| Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | ||
| Nutrition in Health and Illness | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Work and Occupations | ||
| Community Program Development | ||
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Social Work Case Management | ||
| Aging and Social Problems | ||
| Health Care Law | ||
| Free Electives | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 117-120 | |
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All CAS students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.
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These courses also satisfy University Curriculum requirements.