Health Services Major, Gerontology Specialty, B.S.

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2.75 major GPA required; 2.75 cumulative GPA required

Bachelor of Science in Health Services

Health Services Core (15 hours)

C or better required.

The following courses are required prior to admission to one of the specialty tracks:
HP 211 - The Healthcare Delivery System and Healthcare Policy Credits: 3
GERO 215 - Introduction to Global Aging and Health Care Credits: 3
PH 284 - Public Health Credits: 3
The following courses may be taken after admission to one of the specialty tracks:
HP 302 - Biostatistics Credits: 3 (see course prerequisite)
IPH 356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society Credits: 3

Health Services Specialty Area

Health Services majors in Track C are required to complete one specialty area (Health Administration, Gerontology, Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness, Public Health, Long-Term Care Administration).

Gerontology Specialty, Pre-Admission Courses

Required pre-admission courses:
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4 or
MATH 114 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Recommended pre-admission courses:
ENG 210 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Gerontology Specialty (30 hours)

C or better required

PSY 371 - Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3
GERO 316 - Age Related Health Changes Credits: 3
GERO 317 - Health Care Continuum and Community Services Credits: 3
GERO 318 - Healthy Aging Credits: 3
GERO 321 - Sociological Aspects of Aging Credits: 3
GERO 425 - Health Facilities Administration Credits: 3
HP 475 - Professionalism in Health Care Credits: 3
HP 480 - Internship in Health Professions Credits: 1, 2, or 3 (Two 3-hour internships required; 6 hours)
HP 498 - Current Concepts in the Health Professions Credits: 3 (senior standing)
Health Services or other Electives to meet graduation requirements