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Gerontology
General
Note: Admission is Frozen
This program is no longer accepting new students.
Program Title
Gerontology
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
School of Health and Human Services
Status
Active
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the aging processes, including: life course perspective; the interdisciplinary nature of human aging; demographic changes; & diversity in later life .
Outcome
Relate biological theory and science to understand the processes of aging, including health, longevity and diversity in the physical experience of aging.
Outcome
Relate psychological and sociological theories and science to understand adaptation, stability and change in aging, as well to understand heterogeneity, inequality and context of aging.
Outcome
Develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions and measures for well-being of older adults and their families, grounded in Humanities and Arts.
Outcome
Distinguish factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research.
Outcome
Demonstrate awareness of professional opportunities in gerontology, skills to communicate with and advocate for older persons in personal and public settings, and an understanding of gerontological ethics, including: ethical questions of practice, research, advocacy, and policy; and proper professional conduct, complexities of working with a diverse population.
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Major Code
1067
Program Code
1067.01