Gerontology
The program in gerontology is a University-wide program that promotes study, teaching, and research in aging. It also maintains relationships with state and local agencies serving the older population. This affords opportunities for research, internships, and field experiences to students interested in the problems of aging.
The hood and aging option within the Bachelor of Science program in human development and family studies is the recommended major for gerontology. There is also the opportunity for students taking their major studies in a number of areas to do a less specialized study in aging by declaring a minor in gerontology. This must be done not later than the first semester of the senior year. It requires 18 or more credits in aging-related studies approved by the program in gerontology and the college in which the student is registered.
HDF 220 (Gerontology: Theory and Application) is required for either specialization. It also meets a social science requirement in General Education. Undergraduate gerontology courses include: CNS 342; DHY 462; FSN 395; HDF 221,420,431; and SOC 438. Also relevant are HDF 380,421,450; NUR 349,360; ZOO 242; and the University Year for Action.
It is important to take courses that fulfill degree requirements from the beginning. Students who wish to specialize in aging are advised to contact the program in gerontology early in their university studies.
International Development
The international development minor is available to undergraduates interested in employment overseas or in domestic enterprises with international operations.
Students choosing the international development minor must complete 18 credits, with a maximum of six credits at the 100 or 200 level. Students must complete the following: 1)RDV 300 (three credits) ;2)language or culture (six to nine credits), to be met by the completion of at least six language credits through the intermediate level(103 or 104) or placement in the conversation and composition level(205 or 206)and completion of at least six credits in the same language or culture cluster. Placement for course work is determined by the Educational Testing Service exam as administered by the University’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures in the following languages: French, Spanish, German, and Russian. The University also offers Portuguese and selected other languages that, with permission, could satisfy the requirement. Six credits are allowed in the General Education requirements for language and culture; 3) an approved internship(three to six credits) providing international development experience during the junior or senior year(RDV 487);and RDV 495(three credits)of an advanced-level seminar.
Justice, Law, and Society
Students declaring a minor in justice, law, and society must complete a mini- mum of 18 credits from among the courses listed below. At least three credits must be completed in each of the three groups. The courses marked with an asterisk have prerequisites not included in this program; students are responsible for completing these prerequisites prior to enrolling in the course. Other courses, such as topics courses, may be approved for credit by the program coordinator. Interested students should contact Professor Leo Carroll, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 512 Chafee. Law: APG 326;ECN 337;PHL 430; * ,PSC 288, *369, *471, *472. * Social Justice: AAF 201; APG 311,322; ECN 305, * 381 HIS/AAF 150; HIS 328, 344,346,349,351, *352, *PHL 210,217,314, *318; *PSY 480; *SOC 240, 242,316, * ,(上标)413,*428, * 438, * 472;* WMS 150,310. Criminal justice: ECN 403; HDF/SOC 437; * PSC/SOC 474; *PSY 254, * 261,335, * 460,465, *466; SOC 314,* 330,* 331,* 420. *
Special Populations
This interdepartmental minor gives students the opportunity to explore the theory and gain practical experience through working with people who have special needs. This includes people who are handicapped (physically, emotionally, mentally, or educationally ) or are different (socioeconomically, behaviorally, culturally ) and as a result have special needs.
A minimum of 18 credits may be earned by taking the required courses (HDF 200 or PSY 232; PSY 442), a minimum of three credits in supervised field experience, and a minimum of nine credits of selected electives.
Courses are chosen in consultation with an advisor from one of the participating departments: Communication Studies; Education; Food Science and Nutrition; Human Development and Family Studies; Nursing; Physical Education and Health; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology; Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design; or Theatre. The College of Human Science and Services administers the program. For information, interested students should contact Associate Dean Leo O’Donnell, acting program head.
A = Gerontology B = International Development
C = Justice, Law, and Society D = Special Populations
Which concerns...
Students must complete 6 to 9 credits in language or culture. 71.__________
Students will work with people handicapped physically or mentally. 72.__________
HIS 346. 73.__________
Courses include Sociology and Anthropology. 74.__________
Students must complete prerequisites prior to enrolling in PSC 288. 75.__________
Students who wish to specialize in aging are advised 76.__________
to contact the program early in their university studies.
Placement for course work is determined by the Educational 77.__________
Testing service exam.
PSY 442 is a required course. 78.__________
Students must provide international development experience 79.__________
during the junior or senior year.
It is important to take courses that fulfill degree requirements 80.__________
from the beginning.