Family and Child Studies - Gerontology
| The concentration requirements for this program emphasize the study of the family. Through this lens, students learn about family development, relationships, dynamics, functioning, health, and resource management. They examine the various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts in which families function and study interventions used to support families across the lifespan with a strong emphasis on gerontology. This interdisciplinary program is unique in that students take several service-learning courses and complete a part time internship enabling them to work with older adults in a variety of community settings. Students who complete this concentration are prepared to work in careers in aging at a time when our society is challenged to provide services for a diverse and growing population of older adults. Job opportunities for gerontology students are in community service agencies, senior living facilities, long term care facilities, community recreation programs and senior citizen centers. This degree also provides students with the educational background they need to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas. |
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Course Requirements:
The course requirements listed below apply to those students admitted on or after Fall 2012. Anyone admitted prior to this term should refer to their Analysis of Academic Progress on WESS or see your academic advisor for your official program of study.
| A. Family and Child Studies Core Courses 18 Credits | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| FCST 200 | Introduction to Family Studies | 3 |
| FCST 304 | Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children | 3 |
| FCST 315 | Field Experiences in Family and Child Services | 3 |
| FCST 348 | Family Development over the Life Course | 3 |
| FCST 418 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| FCST 445 | Poverty and Families | 3 |
| B. Family and Child Studies Elective 3 Credits | ||
| Select an additional 3 credits of any courses in the Family and Child Studies Department starting with the alpha code FCST | ||
| C. Gerontology Required Courses 26 Credits | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| FCST 201 | Older Adults and Their Families: An Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| FCST 305 | Death and Bereavement in the Family | 3 |
| FCST 325 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| FCST 340 | Aging and Social Policy | 3 |
| FCST 360 | Families in Later Life | 3 |
| FCST 400 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| FCST 409 | Internship | 8 |
| D. Required Collateral Courses 10 Credits | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| BIOL 110 | The Biology of Human Life | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| HLTH 440 | Health Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PEMJ 340 | Fitness and the Aging Process | 3 |
| SOCI 309 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| E. Elective Collateral 2 - 3 Credits | ||
| Number | Name | Hours |
| ANTH 350 | Anthropology of Aging and the Aged | 3 |
| MUTH 100 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 2 |
| PALG 322 | Wills, Trusts and Probate Law | 3 |
| PALG 413 | Elder Law | 3 |
| PSYC 268 | Psychological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Health Psychology (Service-Learning Section) | 3 |
| MAJOR AND CONCENTRATION TOTAL: 59-60 credits | ||
Course Sequencing
There are course sequencing and prerequisites that students should discuss with their advisors in planning their programs. Suggested course sequences for students are provided here.
FCFS Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2012)
FCGR Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2012)
FCSS Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2012)
