Family Gerontology Track
Bachelor of Science in Human Development
Human Services Concentration
The family gerontology track offers a specialization in aging and family matters for students interested in working with adults and those who care for them and about them. Because of the increasing number of older persons and the fact that we are generally living longer, there is a growing need for people to work in the field of aging. Some people work directly with older persons in a wide variety of programs and services in the community. Others work on behalf of older persons in areas such as research, advocacy, and teaching about aging. The track will be useful for students interested in providing support to older adults and their families as it will impart practical knowledge about policies and services as well as contextual issues of adult development and aging. Students who have completed the family gerontology track will be prepared to develop programs and services, provide services, or pursue further training to support the “graying of America.” (9 credits)
REQUIRED COURSES:
- HD 3114 Issues in Aging
- HD 4114 Community-Based Services for Older Adults
SELECT AT LEAST ONE COURSE FROM:
- HD 3464 Appalachian Communities
- HD 4994 Undergraduate Research (focus on adult development and aging)
- SOC 3714 Sociology of Aging
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