Gerontology, Bachelor of Science
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in Gerontology 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 at least 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 - 60 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Minimum of C- required. | ||
| Required Core Courses | 42 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (**) | ||
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS (^) | ||
or GERO 4670 | PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS | |
| DEATH AND DYING | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS IN GERONTOLOGY | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (**) | ||
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
| BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF AGING (^) | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (^) | ||
| MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING (^) | ||
| HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING | ||
| AGING AND DIVERSITY | ||
Additional 3 Gerontology Courses - 9 hours | ||
| PRACTICUM (^) | ||
| Concentration or Minor | 18 | |
Administration Concentration | ||
Healthy Aging Concentration | ||
Pre-Health Concentration | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Area of Concentration or Minor
Students choose a concentration or minor to complement their degree. Students may choose any approved UNO minor or from three Gerontology-approved concentrations: Pre-Health Concentration, Administration Concentration (available online), or Health Aging Concentration (available online). Students may also complete a double degree or double major to fulfill this requirement.
If a minor is chosen, students must abide by specific UNO minor requirements. All courses for Gerontology-approved concentrations must be completed with a “C-“ or higher and no CR/NC is accepted.
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science Concentrations
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| GERO 2000 | INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY | 3 |
| GERO 3000 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| English and Writing | 3 | |
| Quantitative Literacy Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GERO 3070 | DEATH AND DYING | 3 |
| GERO 3500 | BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF AGING | 3 |
| English and Writing | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| GERO 4460 | PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4550 | HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Sciences with Laboratory | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GERO 4470 | MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING | 3 |
| GERO 4690 | AGING AND DIVERSITY | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gerontology Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Research Methods Course (GERO 3250 is recommended) | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gerontolgy Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Statistics Course (CRCJ 3000 is recommended) | 3 | |
| Writing in the Discipline (ENGL 3050 is recommended) 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GERO 4940 | PRACTICUM 4 | 3 |
| Gerontology Concentration or Minor Course 1 | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Gerontology students must choose an 18 credit concentration in Healthy Aging, Administration, Pre-Health OR any university minor.
- 2
Gerontology students must take a total of 9 credits of elective courses from within the Gerontology department.
- 3
Approved Writing in the Discipline courses are MKT 3200, ENGL 2400, ENGL 3050 and GERO 3250
- 4
To enroll in practicum a student must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams:
For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements:
GERO courses must be a C- or higher
General Education must be a C- or higher
Gerontology Concentration courses must be C- or higher.
Graduation Requirements:
120 Credits and a 2.0 GPA is required to graduate from UNO.