BA Family Science and Human Development Major, Gerontology Concentration
Course Overview
This Gerontology program provides a comprehensive examination of the aging process, exploring the social, psychological, and physical changes in later life. It prepares you for a rewarding career in one of society's most rapidly expanding fields by combining academic study with practical, real-world experience. The curriculum uniquely emphasizes the study of the family unit and the challenges older adults encounter.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of aging from social, cultural, psychological, and physical perspectives.
- Complete a part-time internship to gain hands-on experience working with older adults in community settings.
- Explore critical topics including health, fitness, death, bereavement, and their impact on the family.
- Engage in several service-learning courses that connect academic theory directly to practical application.
- Prepare for diverse career paths in counseling, healthcare, law, finance, and more.
Course Overview
This Gerontology program provides a comprehensive examination of the aging process, exploring the social, psychological, and physical changes in later life. It prepares you for a rewarding career in one of society's most rapidly expanding fields by combining academic study with practical, real-world experience. The curriculum uniquely emphasizes the study of the family unit and the challenges older adults encounter.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of aging from social, cultural, psychological, and physical perspectives.
- Complete a part-time internship to gain hands-on experience working with older adults in community settings.
- Explore critical topics including health, fitness, death, bereavement, and their impact on the family.
- Engage in several service-learning courses that connect academic theory directly to practical application.
- Prepare for diverse career paths in counseling, healthcare, law, finance, and more.
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