Learning Goals:
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Understanding older adulthood as a normative life stage.
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Appreciating the uniqueness of every aging individual in the United States.
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Understanding the difference between normal and pathological aging.
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Applying relevant theory and research to foster the psychosocial well-being of aging individuals.
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Appreciating the ethical, legal, and public policy issues relevant to the aging process.
Learning Outcomes:·
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Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in the field of aging studies.
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of both quantitative and qualitative methods to an issue of significant concern to aging individuals or communities.
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Students will be able to make a public policy statement, backed by research, taking an informed position on an issue relevant to aging in the United States.
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Students will display an appreciation for ethical issues relevant to the aging process.
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Students will demonstrate expertise in at least one specialty area in the field of aging studies.
Interdisciplinary Major: Aging Studies
Core Courses
PSY 226 Adulthood & Aging 4 credits
PSY 230 Death & Dying 4 credits
REH 110 Introduction to Disability Studies 4 credits
MAT 120 or PSY 275 Statistics 4 credits
PSY 400 Research Methods 4 credits
Independent Research or Field Experience 4 credits
Subtotal 24 credits
Science Elective 4 credits*
CHY 110 Elementary Chemistry: Biochemistry of Aging
BIO 110 Human Genetics
BIO 150N Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Rehabilitation Elective 4 credits*
REH 120 Introduction to Social Services
REH 200 Counseling and the Helping Relationship
REH 212 Rehabilitation and Families
REH 230 Surviving and Thriving as Human Service Professionals
REH 240 Expressive Arts Therapy
REH 250 Introduction to Addiction
REH 305 Group Process in Human Services
REH 310 Casework
REH 381 Grant writing
Social Science Elective 4 credits*
ANT 101S Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANT 365 Medical Anthropology
GEO 325 Geography of Health and Disease
POS 200 Public Policy
Health Elective 4 credits*
HEA 101 Health and Society
HEA 120 Emergency Medical Response / Principles & Practice
HEA 123 Introduction to Community Health
HEA 141 Introduction to Nutrition
HEA 250 Women’s Health
HEA 251 Men’s Health
HEA 260 Public Health Biology
Arts and Humanities Elective 4 credits*
PHI 204 Biomedical Ethics
Subtotal 20 credits
Total Credits Required for Major 44 credits
*Note: At the discretion of the program coordinator, a course with a clear focus on aging-related themes may serve as a substitute for elective requirements in this category. Psychology majors cannot double count any more than 8 credits worth of courses. It’s student’s responsibility to learn about and take prerequisite courses for required or elective courses.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
One year of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
MINIMUM TOTAL OF CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE: 128
