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B.A. in Gerontology (HEGIS 2299.10) Dowling's Gerontology program offers students a rich educational experience in the field of aging from a multi-disciplinary perspective with a liberal arts foundation. Courses about the elderly focus on the social, psychological, and health issues of this population. Interpersonal and research skills are developed in order to prepare students for graduate school and for entry level jobs working with senior citizens in a variety of settings. Fieldwork is a required component of the degree. The focus will emphasize the development of critical, analytical and integrative thinking skills supplemented by professional practice skills. Students will help develop programs in health promotion, among other topics, in community agencies, retirement communities, and senior recreational groups; provide direct care to frail, ill, or impaired older people in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, adult day care, or home programs; counsel older people and their families about issues of caregiving, employment, death and dying, and mental health; and, act as liaison and advocate for the elderly to agencies providing medical, social service, insurance, and financial advice about estate planning, financing long-term care, and housing options. Career Outcomes for Gerontology Majors The gerontology bachelor of arts degree gives students flexibility to pursue varied career goals. It prepares students for employment in federal, state and local government agencies; health care and long-term care institutions; community, human service and religious organizations; retirement communities; public policy organizations; business and industry; and research and education settings. Upon the completion of this degree, students can continue their education at the graduate level in health care administration, business, gerontology, policy studies, psychology, sociology, and social work. College-Wide Requirements 8 credits Click here to see college-wide requirements Core Requirements 33 credits Click here to see core requirements Major Requirements 48 credits Introductory Courses 9 credits PSY 1001A General Psychology I 3  SOC 1001A Introduction to Sociology I 3  SWK 1010N Introduction to Social Work 3  Gerontology Coursework 12 credits PSY 2017A Psychology of Aging 3  SOC 2116A Sociology of Aging 3  Choose one of the following science-related courses: BIO 1012A Neuroscience or   PSY 3165A Physiological Psychology or   SMP 1051N Applied Physiology of Exercise 3  Choose one of the following policy-related courses: SOC 2129A Healthcare in the U.S. or   SWK 2115N Social Welfare Policy 3  Research Coursework 7 credits PSY 3170A Statistics for Psychological Research 4  SOC 3021A Research Methods 3  Practicum Coursework 8 credits SWK 4195N Practicum in Social Work I 4  SWK 4196N Practicum in Social Work II 4  Elective Courses (advisement recommended) 12 credits Choose four courses from the following: ANT 1115A Cultural Perspectives onAging 3  GER 4181A-4189A Selected Topics in Gerontology 3  MGT 1011N Introduction to Management Theory and Practice 3  MGT 2103N Management Principles and Practices in Non-Profit Organizations 3  PHL 1025A Philosophy of Death and Dying 3  PSY 2030A Cognitive Psychology 3  PSY 2145A Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3  PSY 3300A Counseling of the Aging and Their Families 3  PSY 4176A Interpersonal Relationships 3  SMP 2061N Wellness, Exercise and Older Adults 3  SMP 2062N Nutrition and the Aging Adult 3  SWK 3116N Applied Gerontology: Legal and Financial Issues 3  VIS 2056A Artists and the Aging Experience 3  Minor/Elective Requirements 33 credits Total: 122 credits Note: A minor is not required for this degree.
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