Gerontology B.A.

Core Required Courses

SW 120Case Management

3

GER 181Public Policy and Aging

3

GER 184Global Aging

3

GER 188Caregiving and Adaptations for Elders

3

GER 189Introduction to Gerontology

3

GER 192Thanatology

3

GER 197AGerontology Internship

3

SW 13Anatomy for Social Services

3

or

BIO 50AHuman Anatomy

3

SW 112Medical Sociology

3

SOC 117Quantitative Research Methods

3

SW 121Human Services Ethics

3

SOC 118Qualitative Research Methods

3

SOC 104The Family

3

Plus one additional courses from the following:

BIO 112Human Nutrition

3

BUS 185Principles of Management

3

SW 138Non-Profit Management Seminar

3

PSY 160Cognition and Perception

3

SW 103Introduction to Group Process/Therapy

3

SW 106Introduction to Psychotherapy

3

SW 128Introduction to Social Work

3

Total Credit Hours:42
Plus completion of General Studies requirements for a total of 124 units. If a student’s first or primary major will culminate in a B.S. Degree, the Modern Language requirement is not applicable.