Gerontology
| Concentration Requirements | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology | 3 hours |
| GERO 4460 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging | 3 hours |
| GERO 4670 Programs and Services for the Elderly | 3 hours |
| GERO 4940 Practicum | 3 hours |
| Additional 18 hours from the Department of Gerontology (GERO) | 18 hours |
| Students pursuing Gerontology online should select 18 hours from these courses | |
| Secondary Field I | 12 hours |
| Must include courses from the same subject | |
| Secondary Field II | 12 hours |
| Must include courses from the same subject | |
| Electives | 26 hours |
| May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours. | |
| University General Education | 40 hours |
| Learn more about general education requirements | |
| TOTAL DEGREE | 120 hours |
An optional Allied Field of up to 9 hours may be taken from one of the following departments:
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Transferable Nursing coursework
All students must be admitted to the Certificate in Gerontology program by submitting an application and contacting the Gerontology Advisor at 402.554.2114 for course selection information.
| Students with an area of concentration in Gerontology may find careers in: | ||
| ♦ Healthcare | ♦ Government Administration | |
| ♦ Retirement Communities | ♦ Research | |
| ♦ Human Services | ♦ Education | |
| ♦ Counseling | ♦ Public Policy | |
| ♦ Community Centers | ||