Aging Studies (BA)

Gerontology Department | McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

University Requirements

McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies Requirements for Bachelor of Arts

Major Requirements

Complete 36 credits from twelve courses including eight required courses and four electives.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (24 Credits)

GERON 150 - Introduction to Aging and the Life Course 3 Credit(s)
GERON 160 - International Perspectives on Population Aging 3 Credit(s)
GERON 250 - Mental Health and Aging 3 Credit(s)
GERON 260 - Health and Physical Aspects of Aging 3 Credit(s)
GERON 325 - Applied Research in Aging 3 Credit(s)
GERON 342L - Aging and Society 3 Credit(s)
GERON 401 - Field Placement I 3 Credit(s)

Electives (12 Credits)

Take four courses from below.

GERON 240 - Policy and Aging 3 Credit(s)
GERON 350 - Families in Later Life 3 Credit(s)
GERON 355 - Service Delivery Issues for Aging Populations 3 Credit(s)
GERON 441 - Global Aging Field Placement II 1-4 Credit(s)