Program Contact: Catherine Richards Solomon 203-582-5264
The College of Arts & Sciences is no longer accepting students into the gerontology major. Students who are interested in Aging Studies should consider the minor which is open to all students.
The BA in Gerontology requires a minimum of 120 credits for degree completion.
Please see footnotes for additional information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Curriculum | 46 | |
| Modern Language Requirement 1 | 3-6 | |
| Gerontology Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | ||
| From College to Career | ||
| Aging in Society | ||
| Adult Development & Aging | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging 2 | ||
| Studying Social Issues with Statistics | ||
GT 400 | ||
| Two internships in the community: | 6 | |
| Internship in the Community | ||
| Advanced Internship in the Community | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 2 | ||
| Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | ||
| Sociology of Families 2 | ||
| Population and Society 2 | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness 2 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Sociology of Mental Health | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying | ||
| Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | ||
| Nutrition in Health and Illness | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Work and Occupations | ||
| Community Program Development | ||
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Social Work Case Management | ||
| Aging and Social Problems | ||
| Health Care Law | ||
| Free Electives | 25 | |
| Total Credits | 117-120 | |
- 1
All CAS students must complete one modern language through the 102 level. Students who have taken a language in high school should take the modern language placement test for that language. Placement scores at the 201 level or higher demonstrate language competency and will place out of the language requirement.
- 2
These courses also satisfy University Curriculum requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Diversity Awareness: Students learn to identify the perspectives of diverse groups among the older population and the effect of group membership on the aging processes and later life experiences.
- Social Scientific Literacy: Students learn the logic of research methodology and to be able to understand and critique the results of scientific research generated by scholars in the discipline.
- Critical Thinking: Students apply interdisciplinary theories and concepts to interpret various social phenomena and scholarship from multiple perspectives through clear oral and written articulation.
- Critical Understanding of Aging Society: Students are able to discuss the theories, critical concepts and ideas that form the basis of gerontology’s interdisciplinary knowledge and will understand how social structure affects the distribution of cultural and material resources among older Americans as well as how it shapes the aging experience.
Admission Requirements: College of Arts & Sciences
The requirements for admission into the undergraduate College of Arts & Sciences programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.
Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.
For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.