Human Services Technology/Gerontology
Curriculum Description
The Human Services Technology/Gerontology concentration prepares students to specialize in direct service delivery work to older adults and their families. The curriculum provides both theoretical and applied models for understanding issues of aging.
Course work includes physical, psychological and social aspects of the aging process as well as health, wellness, nutrition, diet, exercise and well-being. Fieldwork experiences provide opportunities to work in a variety of public and private agencies.
Graduates should qualify for employment in nursing and rest homes, specialized adult care services, respite services, and other programs servicing older adults and their families. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select a variety of programs at senior institutions.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A4538B REVISED
NC CIP: 19.0702
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2015
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GRO 120 | Gerontology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 110 | Intro to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 251 | Activities Planning | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 16 | 8 | 0 | 20 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRO 220 | Psy/Soc Aspects of Aging | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GRO 230 | Health, Wellness & Nutrit | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HSE 112 | Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 15 | 4 | 0 | 17 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | HSE Elective 1 | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psych | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Statistical Methods I | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) | |
| Total: | 11 | 5 | 0 | 13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRO 240 | Gerontology Care Managing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 125 | Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ___ ___ | HSE Elective 1 | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Social Problems | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 2 | 10 | 17 | |
Total Credit Hours: 73
Additional Information
HSE Elective — Select 6 hours: GRO 150, GRO 250, HSE 150, HSE 242, SAB 110, SAB 130
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111, ENG 273, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification recommended
Current certification as a certified nurse assistant I (CNA I) recommended
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A4538B REVISED