HUMAN SERVICES / GERONTOLOGY OPTION (A.A.S.)
Purpose:The Human Services - Gerontology option is designed to prepare
graduates for careers as human service workers in the programs
for the aging; retirement communities; and other programs,
facilities and agencies which deal with the mature adult.
Program Objectives:
These are the same or similar to the Human Services program
except that emphasis is placed on the aging process, the older
adult and associated problems and services.
First Semester
(15 Credit Hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 HSW 101 Human Services I 3 HSW 155 Introduction to Aging 3
Second Semester
(17 Credit Hours)
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 HSW 254 Aging in American Society 3 HSW 102 Theories of Group Counseling 3 HSW 104 Applications of Group Counseling 3 Elective Physical Education 2 Elective Humanities 3
Third Semester
(18 Credit Hours)
HSW 202 Theories of Individual Counseling 3 HSW 204 Applications of Individual Counseling 3 HSW 211 Human Services Practicum I 6 PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3 HSW 250 Psychology of Aging 3
Fourth Semester
(18 Credit Hours)
HSW 212 Human Services Practicum II 9 HIS 103, 105 or 107 History of Western Civilization 3 Elective Social Sciences Elective 3 Elective Science 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 68
