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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 this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

D4538B
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
HSE 110 Intro to Human Services 2 2 0 3
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 2 2 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 4 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3
GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3
GRO 230 Health, Wellness & Nutrit 3 2 0 4
GRO 240 Gerontology Care Managing 2 0 0 2
  Total: 10 4 0 12

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRO 220 Psy/Soc Aspects of Aging 3 0 0 3
___ ___ HSE Elective ** ** ** 3
  Total: 3 0 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
HSE 251 Activities Therapy 2 2 0 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 39

Additional Information

HSE Elective – Select one: GRO 150, SAB 110, SAB 130

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

COM 120, ENG 111

Oral Communication:

HSE 123

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 150, SOC 210

Technology:

HSE 110

D4538B