Healthy Aging Concentration

Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in Gerontology - Healthy Aging Concentration Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“ required
Fundamental Skills15
Writing – 6 hrs.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Oral Communication – 3 hrs.
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs.
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
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 Knowledge13
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 Courses45
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (**)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS (^)
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
DEATH AND DYING
RESEARCH METHODS IN GERONTOLOGY
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (**)
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 hrs
PRACTICUM (A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to enroll in practicum.)
Healthy Aging Concentration Courses18
NUTRITION AND AGING (^)
RECREATION FOR THE AGING
HOSPICE & OTHER SERVICES FOR THE DYING PATIENT/FAMILY
Select 3 courses from the following (9 Hours)
REHABILITATIVE DESIGN
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT (^)
FOUNDATIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (**)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MISUSE: PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
STRESS MANAGEMENT
HEALTHFUL LIVING
HUMAN SEXUALITY
GLOBAL HEALTH (**)
COMMUNITY HEALTH
APPLIED NUTRITION (**)
FITNESS FOR LIVING
MOTIVATION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (^)
May choose up to 3 courses from: PEA 100 level
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours