Applied Aging Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies, Concentration Required - Applied Aging Studies Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and one lab – 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines – 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 51 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following | 6 | |
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY FOUNDATIONS SEMINAR (^) | ||
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE SEMINAR (** ^) | ||
| Applied Aging Studies Concentration Requirements – 30 Hours | ||
| All of the following | 9 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (**) | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (^) | ||
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS (^) | ||
| Additional 21 hours from the Department of Gerontology (GERO). Up to 9 hours in coursework outside of the Gerontology Department may count towards degree requirements with approval. More than 9 hours outside of GERO coursework may count if selecting a focus area that utilizes a minor (see below). 21 Focus areas are available by pairing minors or specific sets of courses with the required Gerontology (GERO) coursework. Possible focus areas include Elder Protection (GERO + Victimology and Victim Services minor), Health Promotion & Prevention (GERO + Public Health Minor), Marketing to Seniors (GERO + Sales Minor or Marketing Minor for Non-Business Majors), Motivational Wellness (GERO + Wellness & Activity-Focused Coursework), Patient Advocacy (GERO + Advocate-Focused Coursework), Aging Administration (GERO + Long-Term Care Administration Coursework) among others depending on personal or professional goals. Please consult with an academic advisor to discuss options. | 21 | |
| Required third content block | 15 | |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||