Applied Aging Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies, Concentration Required - Applied Aging Studies Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 51 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following | 6 | |
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOUNDATIONS SEMINAR (^) | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE SEMINAR (^) | ||
| Applied Aging Studies Concentration Requirements – 30 Hours | ||
| All of the following | 9 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (**) | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (^) | ||
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS (^) | ||
or GERO 4670 | PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS | |
| Additional 21 hours from the Department of Gerontology (GERO). Up to 9 hours in coursework outside of the Gerontology Department may count towards degree requirements with approval. More than 9 hours outside of GERO coursework may count if selecting a focus area that utilizes a minor (see below). 21 Focus areas are available by pairing minors or specific sets of courses with the required Gerontology (GERO) coursework. Possible focus areas include Elder Protection (GERO + Victimology and Victim Services minor), Health Promotion & Prevention (GERO + Public Health Minor), Marketing to Seniors (GERO + Sales Minor or Marketing Minor for Non-Business Majors), Motivational Wellness (GERO + Wellness & Activity-Focused Coursework), Patient Advocacy (GERO + Advocate-Focused Coursework), Aging Administration (GERO + Long-Term Care Administration Coursework) among others depending on personal or professional goals. Please consult with an academic advisor to discuss options. | 21 | |
| Required third content block | 15 | |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||