Gerontological Studies and Services (BS)
Health and Behavioral Sciences
Health and Physical Education
HEGIS Number: 2299.01
- Info
- The Online Bulletin is for information purposes only. Current students must complete the requirements as outlined in the York Bulletin as applicable.
- Course Descriptions
- Course descriptions can be found in the online PDF version of the Bulletin
This interdisciplinary program of study provides an opportunity for students to develop a compassionate and constructive view of older adults and the process and problems of aging. Graduates of this program will be prepared to continue their education at the graduate level, or to enter employment in their chosen fields. The Field Work component permits students the opportunity to experience first-hand, the realities of working with well and frail elderly in the field of Gerontological studies and services.
Required Courses |
49 | |
|---|---|---|
Program Requirements |
23 | |
| GERO101 | Introduction to Gerontology I (Interdisciplinary) | 3 |
| GERO201 | Intermediate Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO301 | Wellness and the Elderly | 3 |
| HE201 | Foundations of Health and Wellness | 2 |
| HE341 | HIV/AIDS: Public Health Implications | 3 |
| PSY280 | Psychology of Geriatrics | 3 |
| PSY283 | Psychology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| SCWK203 | Social Welfare Programs | 3 |
Skills Requirements |
14 | |
| HE223 | Health Behavior | 2 |
| HE224 | Laboratory in Health Behavior | 1 |
| HE321 | Health Counseling | 3 |
| HE331 | Program Planning | 3 |
| PE353 | Physical Activity for Special Populations | 2 |
| SCWK300 | Generalist Social Work Practice I and Skills Lab | 3 |
Elective RequirementsChoose two from the following |
6 | |
| ANTH302 | Human Aging Cross-Culturally | 3 |
| BIO283 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| PE322 | Recreation, Organization, and Leadership | 3 |
| POL273 | Politics of Aging | 3 |
| PSY381 | Psychological Consequences of Chronic Disability | 3 |
| SOC236 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
Field Work |
6 | |
| HE471 | Field Work | 1 |
| HE472 | Field Work | 1 |
| HE473 | Field Work | 2 |
| HE474 | Field Work | 2 |


