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General Overview:

• Four core courses (12 credits)
• Integrating course with gerontological content within the student’s major (3 credits)
• One or two elective courses (3 - 6 credits)
• Practicum course within the student’s major (3 credits)
• Total courses (21 - 24 credits)

Core Courses
These courses provide students with a common knowledge base through an introduction to gerontology and study of three core areas: social aspects, psychological aspects, and health aspects of aging.

Integrating Courses

In each of the following majors, a course has been identified that will integrate the core course content with information and concepts within the major. A similar course will be identified in other majors not listed here.

*Pharmacy students without a BA/BS must also complete requirements for the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

+Psychology students must complete an additional elective.

Practicum Courses

The courses provide experience working with both well and/or frail older persons.

Students in majors that do not have access to a practicum course can enroll in AHHS 395 Geriatric Practicum for 3 credits of service learning experience compatible with the student’s major and interests. Advisors and the ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ Center on Work Based Learning can also help to arrange practicum experiences, subject to approval.

Electives

Students are required to complete:
3 to 6 elective credits according to their individual interests. At least 25% of the content of these courses should be focused on gerontology.