Gerontology, Bachelor of Science
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in Gerontology 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 - 63 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Minimum of C- required. | ||
| Required Core Courses | 45 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (**) | ||
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS (^) | ||
or GERO 4670 | PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS | |
| DEATH AND DYING | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS IN GERONTOLOGY | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (**) | ||
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
| BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF AGING (^) | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF AGING | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (^) | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING (^) | ||
| HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING | ||
| AGING AND DIVERSITY | ||
Additional 3 Gerontology Courses of Student's Choice (9 hours) | ||
| PRACTICUM (Cumulative GPA of 2.5 required to enroll in practicum.) | ||
| Concentration or Minor | 18 | |
Administration Concentration | ||
Healthy Aging Concentration | ||
Pre-Health Concentration | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Area of Concentration or Minor
Students choose a concentration or minor to complement their degree. Students may choose any approved UNO minor or from three Gerontology-approved concentrations: Pre-Health Concentration, Administration Concentration (available online), or Health Aging Concentration (available online). Students may also complete a double degree or double major to fulfill this requirement.
If a minor is chosen, students must abide by specific UNO minor requirements. All courses for Gerontology-approved concentrations must be completed with a “C-“ or higher.
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science Concentrations
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| GERO 2000 | INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Data Literacy Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| GERO 3000 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS | 3 |
| GERO 3070 | DEATH AND DYING | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy Course | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| GERO 3500 | BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4550 | HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4460 | PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GERO 4470 | MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4440 | SOCIOLOGY OF AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4690 | AGING AND DIVERSITY | 3 |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement Course | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gerontology Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Research Methods/Writing in the Discipline Course (GERO 3250 is recommended) | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Arts Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gerontolgy Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Statistics Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Natural & Physical Sciences Course with Lab | 4 | |
| Gerontology Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GERO 4940 | PRACTICUM 3 | 3 |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Gerontology students must choose an 18 credit concentration in Healthy Aging, Administration, Pre-Health OR any university minor.
- 2
Gerontology students must take a total of 9 credits of elective courses from within the Gerontology department.
- 3
To enroll in practicum a student must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
**Transfer credit or AP exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: All major, minor, and general education course grades must be a C- or higher.
Graduation Requirements: 120 Credits and a 2.0 GPA is required to graduate from UNO.